How to budget your spending and avoid scams this holiday season
In an effort to help Angelenos manage their spending and steer clear of scams during the holiday season, Controller Ron Galperin Thursday released his "Holiday Financial Tips" guide.
In an effort to help Angelenos manage their spending and steer clear of scams during the holiday season, Controller Ron Galperin Thursday released his "Holiday Financial Tips" guide.
Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union
Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.
Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.
US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
Debt ceiling: House passes bill paving way for increase ahead of deadline
The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.
The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
Today's mortgage refinance rates point to savings with 20-, 10-year terms | Dec. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 6, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 6, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Monday freefall: Mortgage rates dip for three key terms | Dec. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 6, 2021, which are largely down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 6, 2021, which are largely down from last Friday.
California lags behind U.S. getting people back to work
California continues its nagging, lagging tussle with getting the workforce back to work.
California continues its nagging, lagging tussle with getting the workforce back to work.
North Carolina man mistakenly buys 2 identical lottery tickets, wins both $25K a year prizes
A North Carolina man made the mistake of his life after accidentally buying two identical lottery tickets. He won big — twice.
A North Carolina man made the mistake of his life after accidentally buying two identical lottery tickets. He won big — twice.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he was gifted after open heart surgery
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
Today's mortgage rates rise: Is the savings window closing? | Dec. 3, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 3, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 3, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
30-year, 15-year mortgage refinance rates stay steady and low | Dec. 3, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 3, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 3, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Biden says COVID-19 Omicron variant 'cause for concern’ – will interest rates be impacted?
As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.
As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.
November jobs report: US employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs
U.S. employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, as the economy contends with inflation and shortages.
U.S. employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, as the economy contends with inflation and shortages.
Today's best mortgage refinance deal: 10-year rates plunge to 14-day low | Dec. 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 2, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Dec. 2, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates nosedive to lowest level in 16 days | Dec. 2, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 2, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 2, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Black Friday shopping declines as Cyber Monday expected to be top spending holiday of 2021
This holiday shopping season, consumers are ditching short-term Black Friday deals in favor of a more long-term online shopping strategy, according to a new report.
This holiday shopping season, consumers are ditching short-term Black Friday deals in favor of a more long-term online shopping strategy, according to a new report.