California Supreme Court Takes Up USAA Lawsuit
The court agreed to hear a class action alleging USAA overcharged enlisted policyholders for auto insurance.
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Do you trust insurance companies to charge you the lowest fair rate?
California Personal Finance News
Personal finance in California runs on budgeting, saving, debt management and insurance, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the economic factors affecting how individuals and families manage their household money.
Taxes
Office Abates $2.4 Million Late-Payment Penalty
The California Office of Tax Appeals found reasonable cause to waive a penalty tied to an inadvertent estimated tax payment error.
Insurance
Covered California Urges Fresno Residents to Enroll
Covered California officials highlighted 2027 coverage options and expanded state subsidies at a Fresno enrollment event.
Financial Planning
Live Poll
Do you trust that big investment firms buying up financial advisors will serve clients well?
Modern Wealth Management Raises $200 Million
The Monterey, California RIA aggregator secured hybrid debt and equity financing from funds managed by Centerbridge Partners to fund further expansion.
Investing
Live Poll
Should public pension funds invest retirement savings in climate solutions?
CalPERS Climate Investments Reach $71 Billion
The largest U.S. public pension reported its climate solutions portfolio grew by $11 billion over the past year.
Saving
Live Poll
Do you support stricter reserve funding requirements for your local homeowners association?
California Enacts New Rules for Homeowners Associations
New legislation mandates increased reserve funding and streamlines election processes for California homeowners associations.
More in Personal Finance
This section follows household budgeting, personal saving strategies, debt management and insurance enrollment. Reporting spans from the state capital to the rural counties. The influence of regional housing costs on individual savings and debt levels represents a persistent theme for consumers. Interest rate shifts and changes in the state tax environment are the factors that most frequently alter the financial landscape for residents.