Lifestyle and Budget

Southwest Airlines passengers impacted by the holiday "flightmare" may never see their lost luggage again, according to international aviation expert Mike Boyd.

As the 2023 New Year approaches, here are 10 lottery stories that made national and international headlines in 2022. From scratch-off tickets to the Powerball and Mega Millions.

Lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann answers the question many are asking: Is a tip at the counter required? Swann explains the basis for making the decision whether to tip.

Impossible Kicks co-founder and CEO John Mocadlo says "you'd really be surprised" how clients young and old are investing in the sneaker resale market as a new kind of "asset class."

Food banks and toy drives in the U.S. are in need of holiday donations as many struggle to keep up with rising demand while inflation takes a toll on organizations and families.

About 29% of U.S. adults indicated they anticipate their personal finances worsening in the coming year, according to a Bankrate.com survey released on Monday.

Nike weathers recession storm this holiday season. China's full court press on COVID could not keep Nike from a final quarter comeback before Christmas.

A new consumer survey from Wish identified 10 of the "worst" holiday gift ideas from people who claim to have given and received bad gifts. Here's what made the list.

Financial expert Dave Ramsey tells U.S. consumers to "slow down a little bit, calm down" and "use some wisdom" when it comes to budgeting in a "tight, patchy" economy.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces its new sail itineraries for winter 2024, summer 2025 and winter 2025. Six ships will travel to the Greek Isles, the Caribbean, Alaska and more.

Dalton Radford, an 18-year-old man with two jobs won $1 million from a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off. Here's what he plans to do with his winnings.

A woman from Florida says a scammer fooled her into believing she was going to receive $90,000 from an Arizona lottery winner who won the Powerball. It reportedly cost her $11,000.

Airbnb is updating its booking platform to display total prices, including cleaning fees, which has been a source of contention for some travelers.

Powerball players who still have their losing tickets have a chance at winning a JCPenney $20-off coupon, which will be given out to 20,000 lucky social media users.

A man in China anonymously claimed a grand prize from the Guangxi Welfare Lottery while in costume and he's reportedly keeping it a secret from his family, the lottery center reports.

With the Powerball jackpot climbing to $800 million, people who dream of winning might be wondering if there are ways to increase the odds of taking home the prize money.