A full career as a California Highway Patrol officer or a Cal Fire firefighter often ends with a six-figure pension.

Two Southern California brothers who run a network of tow companies were arrested this week on felony insurance-fraud charges after state investigators said they concealed payroll and skipped out on ...

Trevor Kirk was convicted of a felony for throwing a woman to the ground and decertified as a state law enforcement officer — ...

March is a month for job reviews. If you get a "peanut butter raise," it’s important to know what it means, how it could hurt ...

Only defaulted federal student loans put your tax refund at risk, not delinquent or private student loans. You have 65 days from the notice to stop it with payment arrangements or a valid objection.

Here’s another reason folks are feeling grumpy about their finances these days: Southern California wage growth hit a five-year low as 2025 ended. My trusty spreadsheet looked at the Employment Cost ...

One big benefit of participating in a 401(k) is getting an employer match. If you don't understand your company's matching schedule, you could lose out on some of that money. Time your contributions ...

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett breaks down President Donald Trump’s economic agenda as the Dow hits 50,000 and explains how growth policies aim to increase Americans’ take-home pay ...

Frustrated by higher insurance rates? You're not alone, as drivers and homeowners are once again paying more for insurance compared to the same time last year. Homeowner Jim Hilbert said he can’t ...

Trina Paul is a Breaking News and Personal Finance Writer at Investopedia, covering topics like retirement, consumer debt, and retail investing. She focuses on making complex financial topics ...

With the start of the new year, California Assembly Bill 692 (AB 692) is now in effect, introducing sweeping new restrictions on employment agreements that include so-called “stay-or-pay” provisions — ...