Inflation may be easing but car insurance isn't

A recent report found the cost of full auto insurance is up nearly 14% from last year.

‘Queen of salsa’ Celia Cruz to appear on US quarter

Celia Cruz is one of many women being featured on U.S. quarters as part of the American Women Quarters Program. Here are the other women honorees announced for next year’s coins.

Newsom wants investigation into soaring natural gas costs in California

Utilities can't blame inflation. The cost of wholesale natural gas across the country has dropped 50 percent in the past year, but here in California, it has gone up 63 percent during that same period.

Bill would make it cheaper for students in Mexico to attend college in California

Under the bill, low-income students in Mexico who live within 45 miles of California's border would be able to attend community college in San Diego or Imperial County and pay in-state tuition fees.

Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says

Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.

Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year

The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.

High prices and interest rates will keep drivers from buying cars in 2023: survey

Forty-nine percent of drivers said they did not intend to purchase a new car in 2023, but 38% said they would consider buying a car this year if prices fell, according to a recent survey by Jerry, a car compare-and-buy service.

LA council approves one-month grace period for tenants behind on rent

The city council has adopted an ordinance providing tenants who are behind on their rent with a one-month grace period prior to their landlord beginning eviction proceedings.

Biden’s Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to cut hidden costs

From hidden concert ticket fees to early termination fees, the Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to save Americans billions.