Lifestyle and Budget

The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday rejected a request from a San Diego utility to force customers to shoulder $379 million in costs from three deadly blazes ignited by power lines in 2007.

Long-term mortgage rates slipped this week, though shorter-term rates rose in response to better economic news that made it more likely the Federal Reserve will hike rates in December.

Long-term mortgage rates slipped this week, though shorter-term rates rose in response to better economic news that made it more likely the Federal Reserve will hike rates in December.

Financial advisers don't always agree, but when it comes to lending money to family, there's consensus: Tread carefully.

As shoppers have bought TVs and toys so far this holiday season, they've shown a desire for deals but also an inclination for some impulse spending, retail experts say.

The Latest on the nomination of Alex Azar to be health secretary (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

When Mark Aselstine started online wine retailer Uncorked Ventures, he thought he should offer discounts — so gave 30 percent off to people buying wine baskets or subscriptions for monthly deliveries.

The holiday season is supposed to be about joy, giving and spending time with our favorite people.

Americans, by most measures, appear ready to shop this holiday season.

A retail trade group says people who shopped both online and in stores from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday spent more than those who picked one or the other.

Breaking down the most charitable states in America.

American consumers are feeling confident as the holiday season approaches.

The Latest on the Republican tax overhaul (all times local): 12:05 p.m.

Cyber Monday was poised to set a new record for online sales in the U.S., as more holiday shoppers used their smartphones to search for bargains.

___ Who's in charge? 2 fight for control of US consumer watchdog WASHINGTON (AP) — Dueling acting directors are fighting for control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with one selected by President Donald Trump and the other hand-picked by the outgoing director.

Charging North Carolina consumers the full, multibillion-dollar cost of cleaning up coal ash dumps is comparable to tire stores charging customers an extra fee to dispose of an old set of wheels, a Duke Energy Corp. executive said Monday.