Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter

Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.

Fewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona

The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of that slack was picked up by Arizona and Florida, which saw their tallies of ex-Californians grow.

Credit card delinquency rates and balances are on the rise

Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.

IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states

The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.

California homebuyers must earn this much to afford a typical home

Skyrocketing mortgage rates and rising home prices have made it harder than ever to afford a home, especially for first-time buyers.

Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way

The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.

Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Jackpot! $1.76B Powerball ticket sold in California

The winning ticket for the second-largest lottery jackpot in American history was purchased in California.

Disneyland raises prices for tickets, annual passes, parking

Effective immediately, Disneyland is raising prices for tickets, annual passes, and parking, the company announced.

Home insurance prices increased nearly 25 percent: Policygenius

Home insurance costs have increased due to natural disasters and inflation pressures. But there are ways to save on homeowners insurance policies.