Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.

$266K salary needed to live ‘comfortably’ in this California city

According to a new report, of the eight U.S. cities where a high salary is required to live comfortably, six are in California.

California gas settlement payments: See if you qualify

California drivers may be entitled to a settlement payment after the state reached a settlement with gas trading firms over price gouging allegations.

Newsom signs California bill extending alcohol sales in one place only

Last call is being extended to 4 a.m. in one place only in the entire state of California, thanks to a new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman

Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.

Sheriff foils scammer's plan to steal from senior citizen

A scammer who tried to convince an older man that his grandson was in custody and needed thousands of dollars for bail ended up under arrest themselves, the Marin County Sherriff's Office said Saturday.   

This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024

The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.

What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop

The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.

Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll

About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?

While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.