Fires put pressure on California utilities despite new law
California utilities again are facing severe financial pressures from the possibility that their equipment sparked catastrophic wildfires, including two that are now burning at either end of the state.
Pocket money apps aim to help kids in cashless world
For kids growing up in today's cashless society, the piggy bank is going virtual.
China's annual shopping frenzy shatters records again
Shoppers in China have once again broken records after spending more than $14 billion within the first two hours of an annual online buying frenzy.
How military service impacts student loan repayment options
If you're a veteran with student debt, you have repayment rights unique to military service members that can keep you on track and out of default.
Stanford dethrones Harvard as top business school
After three consecutive years at the top, Harvard fell to third place.
How to become an everyday millionaire
You Can Do It! These steps can make you a millionaire.
Google bows to worker pressure on sexual misconduct policy
Google is promising to be more forceful and open about its handling of sexual misconduct cases, a week after high-paid engineers and others walked out in protest over its male-dominated culture.
Pressures rise for homebuilders as rates hit 7-year high
The beating for homebuilders is continuing as rising interest rates and home prices keep potential buyers on the sidelines.
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___ Tech and health care lead US stock surge after midterms NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied Wednesday as investors were relieved to see that the U.S. midterm elections went largely as they expected they would.
Spain looks to clear up mortgage tax confusion
The Spanish government says it is looking to enact legislation to make banks, and not their customers, liable for paying future taxes on housing loans.
Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over trademark infringement
Girl Scouts vs. Boy Scouts
Do your kids a favor: Pick retirement savings over tuition
Most financial planners advise never tapping retirement savings to pay for your kid's education.
Midterms and minimum wage: Arkansas, Missouri approve pay hikes
The votes took place amid increased scrutiny over minimum wages among states and top companies.
Credit Scores: At what age can you stop worrying
At some point, you'll buy your last car and refinance your last mortgage.
The emotional landmines weighing on caregivers
Importance of caregiving
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's fabrications on Medicare, immigrants
In the final days before pivotal midterm elections, President Donald Trump is painting a distorted picture of immigration while exaggerating his record of achieving economic gains for non-whites and improving health care for veterans.
Charles Schwab executive talks financial literacy
Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz is an industry leader in financial literacy.
Rich Americans eat more fast food
The more money people make, the more fast food they eat, according to the CDC.
Vegan diet the solution to a healthier America?
The health benefits of veganism
Apple's 4Q, change in iPhone sales disclosure jar investors
Apple's faithful customers aren't snapping up iPhones quite as enthusiastically as anticipated heading into the crucial holiday shopping season.

















