Inflation Reduction Act: IRS one step closer to free tax-filing system with new funding

For many Americans, it's frustrating that beyond having to pay sometimes hefty tax bills, they also have to shell out more money for tax preparation programs or preparers.

Congress passes Dems' climate, health bill in triumph for Biden

Democrats have pushed their landmark climate and health care bill through Congress, handing an election-year victory to President Joe Biden.

Here’s how to find out if the Equifax credit error impacted you

An Equifax glitch has left thousands of consumers unsettled and worried about how the error could affect their credit scores and reports. If you bought a house or a car this spring, here’s what you need to know.

US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%

Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.

Toys R Us opening in these California Macy's stores

Toys R Us has begun opening in-person shops inside a few Macy's stores across the United States, with at least three dozen of those stores in California.

This is how long it takes to go broke in California

It won't take you long to become broke if you live entirely off your savings in California, which ranked as the second-most broke state in the U.S.

Stretch your dollar: How to save at national parks

Thinking of taking one last end-of-summer trip to a national park? Here are some tips to stretch your travel dollar.

Stretch your dollar: How to save at national parks
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Looking to stretch your travel dollar as you squeeze in one last trip for the summer? Here are some tips on saving at national parks.

This is the salary you need to afford a home in California

According to the data, the median home price in the U.S. is around $370,000. But that doesn't apply to states like California, where cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco are the most expensive cities in the country.

California tenants: Your rent could increase up to 10% starting Aug. 1; here's why

Heads up, California renters - Aug. 1 marks the day landlords across the state are permitted to hike up rent by as much as 10%. Here's what you need to know.

California gas prices continue to decrease since mid-June
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County decreased Monday for the 48th consecutive day since rising to a record, dropping nine-tenths of a cent to $5.64 its lowest amount since March 8.