Personal Finance

What Is the California Billionaire Tax Act? Is It Actually Happening?

A labor union is pushing to place a one-time wealth tax on California's billionaires on the November ballot to offset health care funding cuts.

Please Hold for Kindness. This Hotline Gives You a Pep Talk From Kids

To celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week, the Peptoc Hotline offers comforting pep talks and life advice recorded by elementary school students.

Wells Fargo to Pay $56.85 Million Settlement. Are You Eligible?

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $56.85 million to settle a class-action lawsuit claiming it improperly reported mortgage forbearances during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially causing harm to customers' credit scores.

Checking in a Second Bag Could Now Cost You More on American Airlines

American Airlines now charges more for second checked bags paid at the airport, but offers discounts for travelers who prepay online.