by Jocelyn Acuna | Dec 12, 2024 | Economy
In 2025, Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will increase by 2.5% for over 72.5 million Americans. This translates to an average increase of about $50 per month for Social Security retirement benefits starting in January, with...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Aug 8, 2024 | Economy
No Partial Loads. Avoid wasting energy, water, and detergent with a half-full dishwasher or washing machine. Fill the machine before running to get your money’s worth. Also consider air drying clothing – it’s free and will help your clothes last longer.Make Use of...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Jul 11, 2024 | Economy
Housing costs have gone up dramatically over the last few years. Mobile homes and manufactured homes are also selling for more these days in the Southern California region. The key to the “value” of a home has always been linked to the adage, it depends on...
by Jocelyn Acuna | May 16, 2024 | Economy
CPI-U stands for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. It’s like a big calculator that keeps track of how much prices change for things people usually buy. Imagine if you have a list of your favorite toys and snacks, and you check the prices every month....
by Jocelyn Acuna | May 9, 2024 | Economy
In•fla•tion/inˈflāSH(ə)n/nounA general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money How do you explain inflation to your kids? Why does the McDonalds Big Mac Combo Meal cost so much more now than it did four years ago? 2020 Big Mac Combo...
by Jocelyn Acuna | Dec 7, 2023 | Economy
Every spring and fall, millions of California residents receive credits on their electric and natural gas bills identified as the “California Climate Credit.” The California Climate Credit is part of California’s efforts to fight climate change. Most residents receive...
