Jessica Roy

Californians are well-acquainted with the need to save water. Here are some practical tips to cut your water use, plus a look at the big picture.

Time to take a breath and think about how it’s going. Are you staying on top of expense tracking? Are you checking your categories before making big purchases?

Freeze your credit. Increase your insurance coverage. Plus other steps to take now.

To me, the big rewards for being more conscientious about your finances are peace of mind and using your money for the big things you want out of life.

This week, we’re going to make an attack plan to pay your debt down faster.

If you are in debt paydown mode, having money sitting in your bank account may seem foolish. But it’s doing something: It’s waiting for an inevitable emergency.

If your claim is denied, you have a right to appeal and ask your health insurer to take another look.

Here are some ideas for cutting back or cutting entirely.

With this eight-week newsletter course from the Los Angeles Times, assistant editor Jessica Roy will help you get a handle on your money stuff.

A week into my budgeting experience, I felt panicked. I kept glaring at my budget. How was knowing how little money I had left over supposed to help me?