Planning a summer trip? Book your rental car now, experts say

Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.

Venmo Text Scam: Good Samaritan has over $4K stolen by man using mobile payment app: report

A North Carolina man says he was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a stranger who used a mobile payment app after borrowing his cell phone to make what he thought was an emergency phone call.

EDD must now expand language access to non-English speakers

A group of California advocates are claiming victory after reaching a settlement with the EDD over providing more language services to non-English speakers. Among the key provisions is $21 million to enhance multilingual services.

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EFC Wealth Management Founder and Managing Partner Cory Chapman offers tips on how to build wealth

Beer prices may increase due to Ukraine invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.

What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet

On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.

California refunds: You could receive $1,000 check thanks to state surplus

If the state's budget surplus is as big as analysts think it might be, Californians could be getting a rebate check from the state. And it's all thanks to a proposition passed in 1979.

Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.

Petition aims to increase minimum wage of LA area healthcare workers to $25

The Los Angeles City Clerk's Office Wednesday announced it approved a petition for circulation that seeks to have the city raise the minimum wage for people working at covered health care facilities to $25 per hour.

Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy

As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.

US suspends avocado imports from Mexico

The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.

Super Bowl wager: Garcetti, Cincinnati mayor to donate to local children's hospitals

The mayors said that they were inspired by the aftermath of the AFC Divisional Round game when Chiefs fans donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo.

LA City Council wants to end family and child poverty by 2035

The City Council will work with the state, county, and LAUSD to develop a plan to end family and child poverty.

Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says

The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.