Where to get a $5,000 personal loan

Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.

November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations

Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.

Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.

McDonald's ranks last in new survey of customer loyalty

Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out Burger received the highest customer loyalty marks, according to the survey.

Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion

Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.

What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit and how does it work?

The new version of the first-time homebuyer tax credit hasn’t passed Congress yet, but there are some tax credits homeowners can take advantage of today.

Millions of borrowers mistakenly told they were approved for student loan relief

Millions of borrowers received erroneous emails notifying them they were approved for Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s what to do if you don’t qualify.

Spending on auto insurance is up: Here's how drivers are saving money

Americans spent an average of $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020, a recent Insurify study said.

Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt buying holiday gifts

Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.

Walmart may raise prices, close stores if rise in shoplifting continues, CEO says

“Theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been,” Walmart's CEO said, warning that a lack of prosecution for shoplifting could ultimately mean higher prices for shoppers. “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.”

USPS hosting job fairs throughout Los Angeles

Just in time for the holiday season, the USPS is hosting 13 job fairs throughout Los Angeles.