Lifestyle & Budget

Size doesn't matter. Start with bills in collection to remove bad items from a credit report.

If you've ever wondered whether celebrities insure parts of their body just to get publicity, you'd be mostly right.

Everyone's had that feeling of dread when you see the flashing lights of a cop car in the rearview mirror. But what will it mean for your insurance rates?

You probably hand over your keys to the parking garage attendant without a thought.

Some consumers are turned off by rewards cards because they come with a complicated guidelines--but they could be missing out on big perks. 

Reloadable prepaid payment cards  may soon have the same safeguards against fraud, hidden fees and losses that currently protect debit card users from abuses.

As predicted, some credit card rates have risen -- on new card offers. It's less clear whether as a whole Americans who already had cards are paying higher rates.

The latest wrinkle in the Greek financial crisis is a rush by its citizens to withdraw their savings from banks.

What would you do if you discovered that your bank had accidentally extended you 100x more credit than you were approved for?

How good is the Federal Reserve at its job?That can be a difficult question to answer.

Homebuyers looking to secure a mortgage may find help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) -- and they don't even need to plow a field to be eligible.Two USDA loans -- the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan and the Single Family Housing Direct Loan- are available to a range of potential homebuyers, including some borrowers who are buying in areas that many would characterize as "suburban."The biggest lure of USDA home loans compared with other mortgage products is that it is one of the few mortgage programs available today that requires no down payment.

You probably won't even realize anything is wrong until your car sounds funny and warning lights erupt on the dashboard.Police across the country are reporting increased thefts of catalytic converters -- devices that remove some noxious gases from your car's exhaust.

Improving your credit is a great way to better your overall financial standing.

Rewards checking offers a higher return than other safe havens. Find out how much and why.

You need space for your family but want to save on gas. Try one of these fuel-efficient cars.

Tattoo removal has increased by 32% in the last year as job seekers with body art struggle to compete for jobs in a competitive market.

Is high-yield checking an answer to low account rates? Yes, but there are strings attached.

On Sale: Don't waste time sorting through non-applicable daily deal offers in your inbox and kids are going to love this new deal from Microsoft. 

Macy's will start selling some items from its private-brand collection directly to shoppers in China through a deal with a new online retailer that will allow it to gauge its long-term prospects there.

What does it mean when I see a car for sale with a rebuilt title? 

Borrowing against your own cash and paying interest on that loan might seem counterintuitive, but savings account customers across the country are doing just that.

Brand name items usually do cost more, though. So, how can you save money when you buy them? Here's what to do. 

Can my auto insurance company cancel me if had two accidents in three years?  

What happens in a scenario in which a husband opens up credit card offers mailed to the wife's name and opens up the account, signing her name and arranging for mail to be sent to a private address -- all without consulting with the wife?

Like putting butter on a burn or sucking on a snake bite, some myths persist no matter how many times they're proved wrong.

The holidays are a dangerous time to be on the road, and the Memorial Day weekend proves to be one of the deadliest.

When Brandon Noel and his wife Pam relocated from Selden, N.Y., to Mount Prospect, Ill., they thought long and hard about whether to rent or buy their next home."We started out looking to rent, but we were open to buying," says Noel.

Question: My car was sitting on private property (it was in the yard and hadn't been driven for a while) when a car jumped the curb and totaled it.

Bothering a spouse with loud snoring or being tired during the day aren't the only consequences of sleep apnea.Two recent studies mark the first time that sleep apnea has been linked to higher cancer risk and increased mortality rates.

Before Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married," it is reported he had signed a prenup. Should you?

Negative marks in your credit history can lower your credit score. Look for these red flags.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is taking its own sweet time coming up with a rule that would make all investment advisers put their clients' interest first.

People can have bad credit histories due to circumstances beyond their control. 

Who do you turn to get a grip on overspending and debt? A daily money manager can come to your rescue.

When it comes to the money game, Phil Collins did what any good drummer would do: He beat it.

Dave Says: Teenagers don't have the knowledge to manage their own finances and need guidance from mom and dad. And how does life insurance work?

Bankrate's Financial Security Index shows consumers cut spending when gas prices rise.

Psst! Secret sales are one of several ways you can save on stays at smaller boutique hotels.

Hordes of passengers are expected to pack planes this summer: 206.2 million travelers are estimated to fly within the US, while 26.8 million will take international flights. But is this also good news for travelers? Find out how filled flights could affect your travel plans.

If you are serious about paying off your debt, how your approach your bills is important and will reduce the amount you pay over time.

Mammoth new ships and good deals are luring travelers to cruises in record numbers this summer, and many are setting sail with the help of credit card reward programs.

Is impulse spending wreaking havoc with your finances? Here are five ways to tame the habit.

If you're spending half your life in hotels these days, you definitely need to find a way to turn that into rewards.

It's time to take another look at the odd and unusual credit card crimes making the news.

Potential taxes could harm California's vineyards. After all, you can't really relocate a winery.