Changes to FICO credit score calculations could make it harder to get a loan: report
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
New climate change surcharge may appear on your next restaurant bill
A unique, brand-new partnership between the state and a non-profit organization aims to help farmers cut back on greenhouse gasses.
Raising minimum wage by $1 could prevent thousands of suicides each year, study suggests
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Dow hits 29,000 for first time ever
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 29,000 for the first time despite the December jobs report falling short of expectations. All three of the major averages were trading in record territory.
New Year, New You: Tips to get financially fit
Turn down the Christmas music and turn up those 2020 New Year's resolutions.
Yum! Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, acquires The Habit Burger Grill
Tacos are getting together with burgers -- this after the parent company of Taco Bell is poised to buy Habit Restaurants, which operates The Habit Burger Grill chain.
O.C. woman sentenced to prison for stealing Social Security benefits
A former Social Security Administration employee who stole about $176,000 in Social Security benefits designated for elderly and disabled people while working in an Orange County field office was sentenced Monday to 15 months in federal prison.
Pier 1 Imports to close up to 450 stores amid bankruptcy fears
Reports indicate that Pier 1 Imports will close up to 450 stores as the company considers bankruptcy.
IRS announces new agreement with Free File to ‘strengthen’ free online filing option
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday an agreement with Free File, Inc. (FFI) to “strengthen” a free online filing option for taxpayers.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
Trump signs $1.4 trillion in spending, avoids shutdown
President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending that will keep the government funded through Sept. 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious election season.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Many people skipped the turkey and hit shopping malls in search of great deals
Many people skipped the turkey and pumpkin pie and spent Thanksgiving shopping to take advantage of early Black Friday door-buster deals.
Husbands stress more if their wives earn 50 percent or more of household income: study
A recent study found that married men stress out more when their wives earn 50 percent or more of the household income.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
4 Southland Sears locations closing as chain continues to scale back
Three Los Angeles-area Sears stores will be closing, along with one in Buena Park, as the company's new owners continue efforts to streamline the struggling retail chain.
Millennials will need to save at least 40 percent of their paychecks for retirement, financial expert says
Millennials who want to live off even half of their final salaries in retirement will need to save 40 percent of their paychecks over the next 30 years, according to an economics expert.
Los Angeles to consider savings account program for first-graders
A Los Angeles City Council committee Wednesday forwarded a proposal to create a children's savings account program that could begin in the first grade.
Home for the holidays: An expert shares money-saving holiday travel tips
Many travelers looking to book for the holidays are often left wondering if they should book an early deal before Halloween or take a risk in hopes of scoring a last-minute deal.
Controller Report: L.A. revenue hits all-time high, but spending also rises
The city of Los Angeles brought in record revenue in the 2018-19 fiscal year, but its spending also jumped, according to a report released Thursday by the city controller's office, which urged leaders to bolster municipal rainy day funds.