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 ...

Monthly rent payments often consume a significant portion of household income, with many Americans spending more than 30 ...

An unexplained explosion in an apartment building in Detroit has left over a dozen people, including children, injured. Several tenants were rushed to the hospital with severe burns. While the cause ...

Rent assistance loans are available if you're facing a shortfall. A personal loan for rent is a temporary solution, and you'll need a repayment plan. Consider rental assistance programs and other ...

A new report finds that the typical American renter has to work 50 hours to pay the rent. That is an alarming finding, financial experts say. Fifty hours represents just over 30% of a month’s work, ...

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 ...

If you pay for housing with either of these credit cards, make sure you can cover your balance each month. Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance writer for over 8 years, she ...

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During a disaster, getting to safety is the top priority. But for many Angelenos displaced by the devastating wildfires ...