Californians' costs for employer-based health insurance soar

Working Californians have seen the cost of their employer-based health insurance shoot up about 40% over the last six years, but they may be...

Do-not-track bill worries some lawmakers

Requiring a do-not-track mechanism to protect consumers from companies tracking their digital footprints on the Web is worrying some...

Automakers post sales gains in November

Car shoppers crowded showrooms in November, lured by an end-of-the-month advertising blitz and what automakers said was a pickup in consumer...

Discount-addicted consumers pose problem for businesses

At Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, the plan was simple: During the slack months of February and March, the chain would field a limited-...

Christmas tree buying moving online

You might imagine that a guy who works for the National Christmas Tree Assn. would be the type to cut down his own fir for the holidays.

Holiday shoppers came out to spend in November

Generous discounts lured American to stores for holiday gifts in November, providing cheer and robust sales gains for retailers. That raises...

Jump in holiday retail sales pushes stocks higher

Strong retail sales and a healthy reading on the housing market helped stocks start December with a two-day winning streak.

Cyber Monday shopping sets record

Shoppers logged on in force for Cyber Monday, spending just over $1 billion at online retailers.

'Uncertainty' isn't the real reason they're not hiring

Over the last few economically stagnant months, a new explanation has emerged for why businesses are reluctant to hire more workers and...

California's largest health plans are fined nearly $5 million

California's seven largest health plans were fined nearly $5 million in total Monday for failing to properly pay medical claims submitted by...

When cyber thieves use PayPal as portal to bank account

Ronda Mills is used to drawing crowds. She produces art festivals throughout Southern California, including multiple events annually in Palm...

Nordstrom makes a commitment to wedding dresses

Nordstrom Inc. is stepping into the bridal business for the first time in the company's 109-year history.

Cyber Monday attracts an estimated 107 million shoppers

An estimated 107 million shoppers went online on Cyber Monday, capping a five-day spending spree that raised retailers' hopes that consumers...

Retail sales and payroll data may ease worries on Wall Street

There is no sign that investors' headaches from Europe are going away, but early indications of strong holiday spending and an improving...

Flipping through e-readers, a skeptic becomes a believer

The last time I was stuck somewhere without a book to read was 1988. The place was Homa Bay, a village on the Kenyan shore of Lake...

Divorced and under a pile of debt

In the midst of a divorce and unable to afford her Torrance home, Nicole Rasmussen phoned her lender to ask for a mortgage modification.

How I Made It: Thomas M. Priselac of Cedars-Sinai Health System

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Whole Foods joins cheese recall

Whole Foods Market Inc. joined a cheese recall Friday, pulling seven types of cheddar cheese over the risk of listeria or E. coli.

Charging network a goal as electric vehicles come on line

Electric vehicles, many of which will hit dealership showrooms starting next month, took center stage at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show.

Credit bureaus make it tricky to buy a copy of your own report

Tony Cabral is the kind of consumer who makes a habit of checking his credit files at least twice a year.