How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023

A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.

Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report

Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.

Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish.

What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know

Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.

Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt land on short list of highest paid entertainers of 2022

Taylor Swift took home $92 million last year, while Brad Pitt earned $100 million, according to Forbes. See who else made its top 10 highest-paid entertainers list.

How much is a living wage in California?

California's current minimum wage is $15.50 an hour. But do you think it's enough to survive?

IRS to California taxpayers: Don't file your taxes yet

Last year, 19 states - including California - offered diverse programs that offered inflation relief payments or refunds for taxpayers.

Californians begin receiving Climate Credit notices via email

Households typically receive the Climate Credit on their October or November and April or May bills each year, regardless of energy consumption or bill amount.

Credit card debt increased to record $931 billion: Here's how to pay debt quickly

Americans' credit card debt increased to more than $931 billion in the last quarter of 2022 amid high inflation and rising interest rates. Here’s how to cut down debt and lower your monthly expenses today.

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces

The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 

Where is California's $2B Powerball jackpot winner?

In California, the jackpot winner has one year to claim their prize. For the $2.04B Powerball winner who bought their winning ticket in Altadena, there's about 38 weeks left.