Personal Finance

Debt.tips Launches Free Credit Impact Simulator

New tool allows consumers to model potential credit score impact and recovery timelines before enrolling in debt resolution programs.

San Francisco Man Loses $200K in Crypto Scam

Couple's financial progress unravels after husband secretly invested family's savings in fraudulent crypto scheme

Rising US Debt Leaves Families Grappling with Financial Struggles

Stories of overcoming credit card debt and finding a path to financial stability

San Diego County Property Tax Auction Nears Registration Deadline

The annual online auction features 686 properties and could generate over $18 million in revenue for the county.

Crowdfunding Gifts Mistakenly Taxed as Income

Mutual aid funds received through online platforms may be incorrectly reported as taxable income.

Californians May Get Bigger Tax Refunds This Year

New federal tax law changes could lead to larger refunds for many taxpayers.

New Trump Accounts Aim to Grow Children's Nest Eggs

Government-funded $1,000 contributions and tax-advantaged savings plans can help parents invest in their kids' futures early.

Financial Educator Erika Greenwood Shares Her Journey to Financial Confidence

Greenwood's story on MyStory™ docuseries explores how early responsibility, corporate success, and personal reckoning reshaped her relationship with work, money, and fulfillment.

Advisors Urged to Better Serve Neurodivergent Clients

Small changes like reducing cognitive load and rethinking meeting formats can lead to big improvements.

Credit One Bank Fined $10.2M for Harassing Debt Collection Calls

Settlement resolves allegations of excessive and abusive phone calls to California consumers

Pentadata and Esusu Partner To Deliver Rental and Open Banking Data API

New API combines rental payment history with banking and credit data to expand access to credit and improve financial inclusion.

Credit One Bank to Pay $10M in Debt Collection Lawsuit

Settlement resolves allegations of repeated, intrusive, and harassing debt collection calls

Mortgage Rates Jump to 2-Week High: What Homebuyers Need to Know

After a brief respite, mortgage rates are on the move again, raising concerns for potential homebuyers.

Orange County Bancorp Announces Quarterly Dividend

The bank holding company will pay $0.18 per share on March 16th.

Impac Mortgage Extends Forbearance Agreement

Mortgage company reaches deal to delay debt payments until June 2026