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Today's college graduates are walking away from college life with more than their degree. Upon graduation, the average undergraduate has accumulated over $3,173 in debt on credit cards alone.
Graduating from college is a major milestone in a person's life. Money doesn't guarantee happiness, but proper money management can prevent a lot of unhappiness.
You've heard it over and over again from financial planners, "Track your spending!" Recording expenditures, for even a month, allows us to become much more effective money managers.
Do you have patience and a sense of adventure? If so, you can save big on vision treatment, dental care, legal services, massage therapy, and other services right in your home town.
Any of us could use some extra cash in the form of a surprise little windfall. Take 15 minutes to search for possible "unclaimed" monies owed to you.
As the saying goes, "Anything worthwhile is never easy." Paying down debt or reducing your debt is no exception.
Have you ever been turned down for a loan or an apartment lease and wondered why? It could be due to your credit history.
John Hartmann reveals the driving force behind a performing artist's success and the most common mistake made by artists and their managers.
UCLA Extension instructor Dr. Lynda Wilson explains the benefit of working professionals returning to the classroom.
LA business security analyst discusses how he bridges the gap between business and evolving technologies.
Moments after winning the 2014 Miss America crown, Nina Davuluri described how delighted she is that the nearly century-old pageant sees beauty and talent of all kinds.
HBO's Liberace biopic "Behind The Candelabra," CBS' "The Tony Awards" and legendary comedian and sitcom star Bob Newhart were the big winners Sunday at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Metro officials say service on the Blue Line is halted indefinitely following a power outage Sunday.
Police in Long Beach are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 72-year-old woman who has Alzheimer's.
Authorities said a man fell to his death Saturday while he was trimming a tree at his Riverside home.
CBSLA Reporter Michele Gile reports from Irvine.
A person has died after falling out of a tree in Beverly Hills, on Coldwater Canyon Drive between Beverly and Woodland Drives. It is unclear what that person was doing in the tree. Police are on the scene.
Writer and performer Roger Q. Mason and director Lovell Holder stopped by the studio to talk about "Lavender Men" opening next week at Skylight Theatre.
Tech expert Jessica Naziri of Techsesh.co was in the studio to talk about high-tech gadgets that can help keep you safe.
Are we expecting thunderstorms in the mountains? Alex Biston has the forecast.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
The blaze was reported at around 8:30 p.m. near the 11000 block of Teaberry Court, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Every year, Southern California lights up with fireworks and other celebrations for the Fourth of July, and this year will be no exception as America also celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
An arson suspect was arrested on Saturday after a Crestline home was engulfed in flames in the midst of the city's Fourth of July parade, causing participating San Bernardino County firefighters to jump into action.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass penned a scathing letter to the chief executives of Lineage, nearly three weeks after the company's massive cold storage facility in Boyle Heights caught fire and caused millions of pounds of food to spoil, severely impacting residents living in the surrounding area.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass penned a scathing letter to the chief executives of Lineage, nearly three weeks after the company's massive cold storage facility in Boyle Heights caught fire and caused millions of pounds of food to spoil, severely impacting residents living in the surrounding area.
Video posted to social media on Friday night shows the moments when fireworks shot into the BMO Stadium crowd during the post-match celebration at an Angel City FC Game.
LAFD said crews found fireworks after extinguishing flames that hospitalized a person in Wilmington.
The City of Carson said it will pay residents $500 if they report illegal fireworks.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a robbery suspect near downtown Los Angeles and Pico Union.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested after he allegedly had an inappropriate interaction with a youth volunteer.
An Orange County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, nearly a year after an 8-year-old girl died from injuries suffered in an illegal fireworks explosion at a Fourth of July party in Buena Park.
An Orange County homeowners association sued a Laguna Hills family after they built a fence to prevent coyotes from killing their goats.
Mexico reached the Round of 16 for the eighth time on Tuesday night with their 2-0 win over Ecuador, and fans took the Southern California streets to celebrate the moment.
Santa Ana police are warning of a crackdown on World Cup celebrations ahead of the Mexico-Ecuador match on Tuesday, a week after hundreds of fans flooded city streets following their win over Czechia.
The blaze was reported at around 8:30 p.m. near the 11000 block of Teaberry Court, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
An arson suspect was arrested on Saturday after a Crestline home was engulfed in flames in the midst of the city's Fourth of July parade, causing participating San Bernardino County firefighters to jump into action.
One person was arrested in Murrieta on Saturday morning after allegedly setting off illegal fireworks that sparked a brush fire near the Greer Ranch neighborhood, according to police.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Mexico for his alleged connection to a deadly shooting in unincorporated Riverside County on Sunday, June 28.
One person was hospitalized and a New Jersey man was arrested after a fight escalated into a stabbing outside of a Murrieta apartment complex on Thursday, according to police.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
Longtime labor activist Dolores Huerta says President Trump's disparaging remarks about Mexicans show he "does not know history," and called on Latinos in California, Texas and other states to push for change.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 in seven innings, Freddie Freeman homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 3-0 on Saturday night, handing the Padres their eighth consecutive loss.
Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox's 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Video posted to social media on Friday night shows the moments when fireworks shot into the BMO Stadium crowd during the post-match celebration at an Angel City FC Game.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres with a right biceps issue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
The America 250 celebration at the LA Coliseum drew thousands of fans on Saturday for the live performances, which included Chris Stapleton, a drone show and Fourth of July fireworks. Lauren Pozen reports.
The blaze was reported at around 8:30 p.m. near the 11000 block of Teaberry Court, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Lauren Pozen reports from the Los Angeles Coliseum, where thousands of people gathered on Saturday for the America 250 celebration and Fourth of July fireworks show.
Brittney Ermon reports from Long Beach, where families gathered on Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July and watch fireworks light up the sky over the Queen Mary.
Dozens of Cal Fire firefighters and firefighting equipment were deployed to Colorado on Saturday to assist crews battling the 85,000-acre Aspen Acres Fire, which has been burning for nearly a week.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
