With CA Gas Prices Expected To Hit All-Time Record, Newsom Orders Shift To Cheaper Blend

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered an early shift to the state's winter gas blend, but he has rejected the idea of implementing a gas tax holiday.

Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For CA Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards

The central bank said the increase may not be enough to quell stubborn inflation, and another rate hike could be coming soon.

Trump's Tariff-Free Beef Plan May Barely Dent CA Hamburger Prices

Trump announced Friday that tariff-free imported beef will be coming from Argentina and Brazil, and "a couple of other places."

CA Residents To Get Relief From Skyrocketing Utility Bills

Customers from multiple utility giants will get an automatic bill reduction funded through California's Cap-and-Invest Program.

Millions In CA May Get Surprise $68 Payments From Class Action Suit Over Privacy Violations

Sutter Health provides services for about 3.6 million patients.

What It Takes To Be Middle Class In CA: New Studies Show Why It's So Hard To Get By

Pew Research Center data showed a 10 percent drop in American middle-class households from 1971 to 2023.

CA's 10 Most Affordable Places To Live

The list identifies which cities consumers can get the best value for their money in California.

Powerball Raises Jackpot To $1B: What To Know In CA

Officials raised the jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing after stronger-than-expected ticket sales pushed the prize up from $975 million.

These CA Cities Lead The Nation Paying Down Household Debt

A new report shows Californians shedding billions in debt, though the burden is far from evenly distributed across the state.

CA Tippers Are The Cheapest In The US: Report

A study released last year with similar results found that Californians are tired of being asked to tip.

These CA Cities Have The Most People In Financial Distress

The ranking looked at the country’s largest cities across metrics like average credit score and change in bankruptcy filings year-over-year.

Millions Of CA Taxpayers May See Refund Delays. Here's How To Avoid It.

An executive order from Pres. Trump makes changes to the way that federal tax refunds and other benefits are processed.

Major CA Healthcare Company To Pay Out $42M In Data Breach Suit: How to Claim Your Money.

Nationwide, 13 million Kaiser members are eligible for a settlement payout.

New Tax Deduction Rule Could Save CA Homeowners Thousands: What To Know

A large majority of California homeowners could benefit from a bill raising the limit on federal state and local tax deductions.

CA Sees Nation's Biggest Shift In Credit Card Debt

A personal finance website compared the last two quarters to determine where credit card debt is significantly rising.

Credit Card Delinquency Increased More In One CA City Than Anywhere In The U.S.

A personal finance website compared the last two years to determine where credit card negligence is significantly rising.

Pay Raises In These CA Cities Failed To Keep Up With Inflation

“While wages have grown in nominal terms, many workers feel they are falling behind," according to an analysis from Upgraded Points.

What Counts As Upper Middle Class In CA? See Income Ranking

GOBankingRates used data from the 2023 American Community Survey to determine what constitutes an upper middle class income in each state.

This CA Community Is America's Richest Retirement Town: Ranking

The Golden State had the highest number of towns among the country’s 50 richest, with 13 total on the list.

Will CA Residents See DOGE Stimulus Payments? What To Know

President Trump said he likes the idea of giving $5,000 back to taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend" from Elon Musk's department.

Tax Season Starts Soon: What To Know When Filing 2024 Income Tax In CA

A number of important changes are taking effect this year.

Here’s How Much Money It Takes In CA To Be Middle Class

Hint: it's a lot.

Car Insurance Surges In CA: Here's Why, And What You Can Do

Compared to other Western states, Californians pay more than residents of Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah but less than Nevada.

Here’s How CA Salaries Compare To Other U.S. States

California workers take home more than most of the country, but Golden State wages still manage to fall far short of the cost of living.

CA's $1.08 Billion Powerball Ticket Winner Revealed

California Lottery officials revealed the identity of the mystery winner of one of the largest Powerball jackpots in history.

Powerball, Mega Millions Soar To Combined $1.9B: What To Know In CA

The drawings are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

$893M Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing Is Tuesday: What To Know In CA

California lottery players have a chance to win one of the largest jackpots on the history of the Mega Millions game — $893 million.

23 CA Cities Make Top 50 List For Financially Stable Families

A study measuring cities where families struggle less with finances noted significant income growth in several California communities.

$150K Income Is 'Lower Middle Class' In These CA Cities

Personal finance website GOBankingRates cited the high cost of housing, childcare and transportation as contributing factors.

How CA Residents Can Reclaim Lost Money On 'Unclaimed Property Day'

Millions of Americans collectively have billions of dollars in unclaimed property held by their state. See if you’re among them.

Where Does CA Rank Among States With Highest Student Loan Payments?

Overall, Americans owe $1.64 trillion in student loans, averaging out to about $37,000 per borrower.

Google Co-Founder Larry Page Is Richest Person In CA: New Analysis

With a net worth of $104.3 billion, this tech titan tops the list of California's richest people.

IRS 'Balance Due' Notices Sent To CA Residents Despite Extension

The notices caused confusion among Californians because most people received an extension due to the state's natural disasters.

Is Inflation Easing? See How California Is Affected

Prices continue to rise in California, but at slower rates than before.

These CA Billionaires Are Among The World's Richest: Forbes 2022 List

Forbes recently released its annual Billionaires List. Those on the list saw their collective fortunes decrease by more than $400 billion.

$400 Gas Price Rebate For Taxpayers Proposed By CA Democrats

Several Democratic Assembly members this week proposed a $400 rebate to offset record-setting gas prices.

See Which CA Counties Have The Most Purchasing Power

In a time of soaring inflation, these 10 California counties are giving residents the most bang for their buck.

Income Tax Season 2022: What To Know Before Filing In California

Jan. 24 is the first day to file your 2021 tax return. From law changes to key deadlines, here’s everything you need to know.

IRS ‘In Crisis’: Why CA Residents Should File 2021 Returns Early

Watchdog report explains why California residents may still be waiting for their 2020 tax returns, and what may be in store this tax season.

Internet Scams In California See Uptick Amid Pandemic

People in California lost more money to scammers in 2020 than the previous year, a recent analysis found.