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McDonald's reported a decline in sales for the first time in more than three years, Mike Snider reports. But the home of the Big Mac has a strategy for growth , including a brand new burger. |
Deal-conscious consumers steered clear of the golden arches, driving a 1% decline in global sales for the fast food giant during the April-to-June 2024 period. Profit fell 12%. |
To counter perceptions of rising prices, McDonald's began offering a limited-time $5 meal deal in June, part of an industry-wide trend. Now, the chain plans to keep the meal deal around longer than planned. |
Kamala Harris and student loans |
The potential of a Kamala Harris presidency should give Americans with student debt hope for a second chance at seeing it forgiven, Medora Lee reports. |
As vice president, Harris supported President Joe Biden's canceling of more than $160 billion in federal student loans. She also initially backed Biden's plan to forgive $10,000 to $20,000 for every borrower, until it was blocked by the Supreme Court. |
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California is one of the largest and most populous states in the U.S. It's also one of the most expensive places to live. According to data from the Census Bureau's American Communities Survey, the median monthly mortgage cost in California is $2,673. It's not just housing that adds up: health care, taxes, food and transportation all contribute to California's growing cost of living. |
Last year, the California Community Poll found that 4 in 10 Californians were considering moving out of state, with the majority saying it's too expensive to live there. Although the poll found a majority of Californians love living there, increasing costs of living is the main driver for people moving. |
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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today. | | | | Global sales fell 1% last quarter, so McDonald's will keep its $5 meal deal around into August. It's also testing a new burger called the Big Arch. | | | |  | If you didn't get your student loan canceled, you may get a second shot if Vice President Kamala Harris makes it into the Oval Office, analysts say. | | | | Knowledge gaps concerning Social Security spousal benefits and survivor benefits could lead to lost income. | | | | Wondering how much other parents are spending on kids' birthday parties. A recent survey suggests about $300 per party, but many spend much more. | | | | Tesla has recalled nearly 1.85 million vehicles in the U.S. over concerns over a hood latch issue that could cause driver's to crash. | | | | Four out of the country's top five priciest counties by median home value were located in California. | | | | The new requirements from the CDC are for dogs entering the U.S. They go into effect Aug. 1. | | | | Many Americans know surprisingly little about the legal process that follows a loved one's death. | | | | The Fed's expected to hint on Wednesday that a rate cut's coming soon, but it won't say exactly when. Most economists expect it to come in September. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | |  | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
