California gas settlement payments: See if you qualify
California drivers may be entitled to a settlement payment after the state reached a settlement with gas trading firms over price gouging allegations.
Home heating costs to increase this winter; here's how much
With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.
Top US states where you're most likely to discover gold today
Discover which U.S. states offer the best chances of striking gold. With California leading the way, see where amateur prospectors and professionals alike can find the richest gold deposits across the nation.
Egg prices have spiked again, especially in California: here's why
Egg prices are soaring again, up more than 28% from a year ago. And in California, prices are even higher.
Temporary student loan benefits ending this week – what borrowers should know
When student loan payments resumed in October 2023, the U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary grace period that's ending this week.
October Social Security payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the October Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries.
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Sheriff foils scammer's plan to steal from senior citizen
A scammer who tried to convince an older man that his grandson was in custody and needed thousands of dollars for bail ended up under arrest themselves, the Marin County Sherriff's Office said Saturday.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
California's water supply outlook for the next 12 months
The new water year begins on October 1st and it comes on the on the heels of one of the hottest and driest summers on record. So, the California Department of Water Resources just briefed the media on expectations and preparations for the next 12 months. In fact, the DWR is masterful at managing water and it's getting better at looking into Mother Nature's weather crystal ball.
Man who defrauded California Target stores over $500k sentenced to prison
A Massachusetts man was given just over five years in federal prison for defrauding Target stores in California and other states, according to federal prosecutors.
Ex-employee charged for allegedly swindling millions from Williams-Sonoma
A former employee of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. was charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly swindling $10 million from the retail giant, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California said.
Growing number of millionaires opt for renting over buying homes: Report
Add a small number of millionaires to the ever-growing list of Americans who have delayed – or disregarded– homeownership.
Cisco layoffs will leave hundreds of Bay Area workers without jobs
Hundreds of Cisco Systems employees will be laid off as the company shifts focus to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
Riskiest, most dangerous job sectors in California: report
While all sorts of jobs have some sort of occupational hazards, five industries in California see more injuries and fatalities than others, according to a study by Hansford Law, workers' compensation attorneys.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.