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Sunday, October 13, 2024

CONSUMER

Homeowners building ADUs are advised to look out for unexpected fees and taxes

A resident of Buena Park, Orange County, is building a 1,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to provide him with a stable income in retirement....

LA County opens Home Kitchen permits, raising concerns over program’s effectiveness

Los Angeles County is officially permitting people to operate small-scale restaurants out of their homes. This means that so-called “mini-restaurants” can now be operated...

Tips to lower car insurance rate might not work for everyone

Despite several ways to save on car insurance, it may not be as simple as it sounds. It was early September when I started searching...

Residents to receive California Climate Credit averaging $71 for October utility bills

California residents will receive a credit on their electric and gas bills this month. More than 11.5 million households will receive a credit of at...

California’s soju market set to grow with new law permitting U.S.-produced sales

Businesses in California with a “Beer & Wine License” are now allowed to sell soju products that are produced in the United States. Previously, establishments...

California housing market at significant ‘risk’ as escrows fall through due to costly insurance

California's homeowner's insurance crisis is hitting real estate transactions hard. “There is no problem with home appraisals and inspections, but there are quite a few...

The cheapest day to buy holiday flight ticket according to Google Flights data

Travelers planning to travel domestically or internationally this Thanksgiving and holiday season are advised to book their tickets by latest end of October to...

Financial experts share when it’s actually better to use cash or debit than credit cards

With rising inflation and stagnant income growth, more consumers are turning to credit cards to make ends meet. At the same time, credit card...

Home appliance repair can be more expensive than buying new one

Home appliance repairs can be more expensive than replacing an appliance, depending on the type of failure. A Pasadena resident, Chang, called a local repair...

Round-trip flights between LAX and Incheon available for as low as $536 with budget airlines

With a quick internet search, you can find flights from Los Angeles to South Korea for as low as $500. Choosing budget airlines may...