As pig rules take effect, bacon may disappear in California

At the beginning of next year, California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves.

Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday as House leaves for August recess

A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, after the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.

How federal rules make it impossible for people with disabilities to save for future

Roughly 10 million Americans, including many in the Bay Area, can’t keep more than $2,000 in their bank account without losing both their income and their healthcare. How are they supposed to plan for a rainy day?

13.4M Americans behind on housing payment, survey says: Here's how to get back on track

Housing payments can comprise a large portion of your monthly budget, making it difficult to stay on track during times of financial hardship. Here's how you can save money on your monthly loan payments to get your finances back on track.

What credit score do you need for a mortgage?

There’s no universal minimum credit score needed for a mortgage, but a better credit score will give you more options.

US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.

Biden doesn't have authority to cancel student debt, Pelosi says: What to do with your college loans

Speaker Pelosi contradicted prominent Democratic lawmakers when it comes to student loan cancellation, saying that Biden doesn't have the executive authority to discharge loans. See what you can do with your loans in the meantime.

5 surprising things that can prevent you from getting life insurance

There are many legitimate reasons for being denied life insurance coverage, especially if you have a history of high-risk behavior.

How much is nursing school?

Although nursing school can be pricey, you can pay for it using a variety of funding options, including student loans, scholarships and grants.

Biden pushes 'buy American' efforts, energy investments at truck plant

President Joe Biden's visit to the facility in the Lehigh Valley comes as his administration pushes new “buy American” efforts and advocates for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.