Biden signs executive order raising federal contract workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
4 money strategies to help improve your finances
Take charge of your finances with the four simple steps below.
Take charge of your finances with the four simple steps below.
Buying life insurance? These factors determine how much it costs
Life insurance doesn’t have to be costly. Learn what factors determine how much you pay out of pocket.
Life insurance doesn’t have to be costly. Learn what factors determine how much you pay out of pocket.
How to plan for unexpected expenses — and still save — on a tight budget
No one expects the unexpected but knowing you have the funds on hand if you have a financial setback or unexpected expense is comforting.
No one expects the unexpected but knowing you have the funds on hand if you have a financial setback or unexpected expense is comforting.
Tips on negotiating with your car insurance company after an incident
Here’s what you need to know before negotiating an auto insurance claim.
Here’s what you need to know before negotiating an auto insurance claim.
Does your homeowners insurance cover emergencies?
Homeowners may skip over benefits or not realize they don't have coverage for an emergency until it's too late.
Homeowners may skip over benefits or not realize they don't have coverage for an emergency until it's too late.
Prototype of first U.S. dollar coins up for auction
A piece of copper known as the No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar, which was a prototype for the fledgling nation's money, will hit the auction block this week. And the winning bid will be way, way higher than $1.
A piece of copper known as the No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar, which was a prototype for the fledgling nation's money, will hit the auction block this week. And the winning bid will be way, way higher than $1.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
500 San Francisco educators granted medical exemptions, will teach from home: report
Close to 500 teachers and aides have received medical exemptions allowing them to teach remotely while students will physically be in class.
Close to 500 teachers and aides have received medical exemptions allowing them to teach remotely while students will physically be in class.
How do I build an emergency fund?
An emergency fund should be part of everyone’s financial plan. Learn how to build an emergency fund and save for life’s unexpected events.
An emergency fund should be part of everyone’s financial plan. Learn how to build an emergency fund and save for life’s unexpected events.
West Virginia will pay remote workers $12K to move to state
Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.
Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.
Virginia city fires police officer over Kyle Rittenhouse donation
The Virginia city of Norfolk has fired a police lieutenant after news reports that said he donated to and expressed support for Kyle Rittenhouse.
The Virginia city of Norfolk has fired a police lieutenant after news reports that said he donated to and expressed support for Kyle Rittenhouse.
4 credit unions to consider when refinancing student loans
Refinancing with a credit union could get you a lower rate or more favorable terms than you’d get with a bank. Learn more about credit union student loan refinance here.
Refinancing with a credit union could get you a lower rate or more favorable terms than you’d get with a bank. Learn more about credit union student loan refinance here.
This is how credit monitoring can help you boost your credit score
Understanding what impacts your credit can give you the tools you need to improve it.
Understanding what impacts your credit can give you the tools you need to improve it.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
Arizona Supreme Court to hear challenge to new voter-approved education tax
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear an expedited constitutional challenge on April 20 to a new voter-approved tax on high-earning Arizonans that was designed to boost school funding.
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear an expedited constitutional challenge on April 20 to a new voter-approved tax on high-earning Arizonans that was designed to boost school funding.
'Doge Day': Cryptocurrency fans aim to drive Dogecoin value up
Dogecoin is having its day. Fans of the cryptocurrency are touting April 20 as “Doge Day” and imploring each other to get its value up to $1.
Dogecoin is having its day. Fans of the cryptocurrency are touting April 20 as “Doge Day” and imploring each other to get its value up to $1.
Anonymous donor uses ‘Dogecoin’ earnings to pay adoption fees at Daytona shelter
An anonymous donor has made it easier for dogs at the Halifax Humane Society to find a forever home thanks to a cryptocurrency investment.
An anonymous donor has made it easier for dogs at the Halifax Humane Society to find a forever home thanks to a cryptocurrency investment.
Coronavirus relief funds Arizona school counselors, social workers
Hoffman said the $21 million plan will provide two years of funding to eliminate a waitlist for mental health professionals requested by schools in 2019.
Hoffman said the $21 million plan will provide two years of funding to eliminate a waitlist for mental health professionals requested by schools in 2019.