FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Nearly half of Americans are spending virtually all of their income on living expenses. According to the Center for Financial Services Innovation, the figure is even higher, at 54 percent, among those between the ages of 18 and 25. Researchers cite rising rents and higher transportation costs, along with irregular income. Almost…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of health insurance is the largest financial concern in America, according to a new Gallup poll. 17 percent say medical care is their primary worry, which although below the all-time high of 19 percent a decade ago, is up 7 percentage points from 2013. The poll, which comes amid uncertainty…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday that the Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial twin tunnels proposal — contrary to claims by opponents — will not further endanger species. The plan calls for two 40-foot, 35-mile tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which would be used for bringing fresh water from the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Eating moderate amounts of chocolate has been linked to a noticeably lower risk of developing an irregular heartbeat. Researchers in Denmark say consumption of cocoa promotes healthy blood vessel function. Dark chocolate, which has a higher cocoa content, appears to be the most beneficial. Still, consuming chocolate products in excess is discouraged,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Spend some time on social media or even at the local playground and you’ll likely find a “mommy shamer.” According to a new University of Michigan study however, they’re not the worst among new mothers. Two-thirds of women in study say friends and family are their harshest critics. They report being shamed…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — States who’ve legalized recreational marijuana have seen an increase in car crashes. That’s according the Highway Loss Data Institute, who says collision claims have gone up about 3 percent in the years following legalization. Eight states — including California — as well as Washington, D.C. have made the drug legal for both…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Cooking with extra-virgin olive oil could help guard against cognitive decline. Researchers at Temple University says it appears to reduce the formation of plaques in the brain, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Olive oil is a key part of a Mediterranean diet, of the which the positive health impacts have been…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The use of no-bid contracts for government jobs is being strongly criticized by the California state auditor. In a new report, Elaine Howle is blasting the use of such deals, which have cost taxpayers major sums of cash. Howle says California spent around $44 billion on non-competitive arrangements for work, between 2011…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The start of a reversal, when it comes to poor financial habits. A new BankRate.com study shows the percentage of Americans who have enough savings to cover 6 months of living expenses has risen to 31 percent. That’s compared to 28 percent last year, and only 22 percent in 2015. 25 percent…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is at risk of losing generations of potential homeowners in the coming decades, if it fails create a greater supply of housing. According to the Center for California Real Estate, the lack of affordable housing could become a muti-decade issue, which will prevent millennials, and potentially their children, from…… MORE
