The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that consumer prices remained elevated in September, ahead of the central bank’s policy meeting next week. The Commerce Department on Friday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose…

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Image Source/Getty Images As the most populated state, California also has the highest number of drivers on the roads. With over 27 million licensed drivers, the state takes a hard line on violations like DUIs, at-fault accidents and speeding. Drivers with these infractions, along with inexperienced drivers, typically pay much…

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