/money-and-personal-finances Money and Personal Finances en-US Copyright Tue, 06 May 2025 22:46:52 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2025-05-06/when-will-democratic-lawmakers-make-california-more-affordable-later-leaders-say It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results. Tue, 06 May 2025 22:46:52 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2025-05-06/when-will-democratic-lawmakers-make-california-more-affordable-later-leaders-say Yue Stella Yu /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-07/tues-9am-oregon-has-a-gambling-problem Kate Madden, Director of the Problem Gambling Services at Lewis & Clark School of Counseling and Education, and Greta Coe of the Oregon Health Authority join the JX. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-07/tues-9am-oregon-has-a-gambling-problem Mike Green, Natalie Golay /2025-02-24/oregon-lawmakers-target-high-screening-fees-deposits-for-renters Before they ever sign a lease, start packing boxes or line up moving day help, Oregonians hoping to move into a new rental home can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on application fees and deposits. Some Democratic Oregon lawmakers want to cut those costs. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:30:47 GMT /2025-02-24/oregon-lawmakers-target-high-screening-fees-deposits-for-renters Julia Shumway /politics-government/2025-02-22/california-lawmakers-scramble-to-fix-lemon-vehicle-law-again California lawmakers are rushing to fix last year’s controversial changes to the state’s lemon law, which critics say weakened protections for car buyers. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:01:52 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-22/california-lawmakers-scramble-to-fix-lemon-vehicle-law-again Ryan Sabalow /politics-government/2025-02-17/big-homeowner-rate-hike-from-state-farm-shot-down-by-california-regulator In the wake of the Los Angeles fires, State Farm asked for an “emergency” premium increase of 22% on average for California homeowners. Lara today denied the request pending more information. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:28:43 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-17/big-homeowner-rate-hike-from-state-farm-shot-down-by-california-regulator Levi Sumagaysay /money-and-personal-finances/2025-01-31/one-reason-california-power-bills-are-so-high-baked-in-profits-that-critics-call-excessive Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns despite being in what critics call a lower-risk business. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:32:57 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2025-01-31/one-reason-california-power-bills-are-so-high-baked-in-profits-that-critics-call-excessive Malena Carollo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-13/californians-pay-second-highest-electricity-rates-in-the-country-according-to-a-new-report Californians pay close to double what people in other states pay for electricity, according to a new report from the California Legislative Analyst’s Office. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:39:01 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-13/californians-pay-second-highest-electricity-rates-in-the-country-according-to-a-new-report Megan Myscofski /wildfire/2025-01-10/la-fires-could-drastically-drive-up-insurance-premiums-and-test-californias-new-market-rules The state’s plan to fix the insurance crisis had barely rolled out when the Los Angeles fires began. Can the market recover and stabilize? Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:50:13 GMT /wildfire/2025-01-10/la-fires-could-drastically-drive-up-insurance-premiums-and-test-californias-new-market-rules Levi Sumagaysay /money-and-personal-finances/2024-12-28/most-medical-debt-can-no-longer-hurt-your-credit-score-under-new-california-law A new state law will keep medical debt off your credit report, sparing a hit to your all-important credit score. This is a big deal for California where millions struggle with unpaid medical bills. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:14:41 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2024-12-28/most-medical-debt-can-no-longer-hurt-your-credit-score-under-new-california-law Ana B. Ibarra /money-and-personal-finances/2024-12-27/california-limits-junk-fees-new-law-blocks-fines-for-declined-atm-withdrawals A new California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:42:41 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2024-12-27/california-limits-junk-fees-new-law-blocks-fines-for-declined-atm-withdrawals Levi Sumagaysay