With housing prices at record highs, many people have tried to find creative ways to help fit their rental or mortgage payments into their already overstretched budget. Sometimes these methods include ...

During a disaster, getting to safety is the top priority. But for many Angelenos displaced by the devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles County, questions loom about what comes next. The ...

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If you need money to pay rent tomorrow or as soon as possible there are many routes you can take to earn extra cash or get some financial assistance. Here are eight options to try when you can’t quite ...

You've probably heard that one of the best ways to boost your credit score is by paying your bills on time. Your payment history is the single most important factor in determining your credit score.

When the start of a new month rolls around, it brings the reminder that bills are due — including rent for many California residents. Some might wonder what happens if you don’t pay your rent right ...

You can now redeem Bilt Points for student loan payments. But don't expect it to wipe out your debt. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news ...

A few months ago, LaQueshia Clemons and her husband were looking for ways to earn the most points on their credit cards. After poking around, they decided to give the Bilt Mastercard * a go. The Bilt ...

From Public Enemy to public ally. Flavor Flav stepped up to financially support a struggling US Olympian who could not afford her rent. Veronica Fraley, who is set to take part in the women’s discus ...

We humans are suckers for free stuff. And it can cloud our ability to judge the true value of a deal. That’s why credit card rewards can be so alluring — free concerts, flights and airport lounge ...

Maggie Stokes, 79, keeps an eye on the Palisades fire from the California Incline in Santa Monica on January 7, 2025. Stokes had to evacuate her home in Pacific Palisades. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles ...