Lifestyle and Budget

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says the city's soda tax raised $5.7 million in January, more than double what city officials had projected.

Some U.S. farmers say a Mexican lawmaker’s plans to introduce a new bill requiring the country to stop buying American corn and shift those purchases to South America seems more like tough talk than anything else.

Toyota, Porsche, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz scored well in J.D. Power's annual dependability survey.

The physical retailer is trying to outdo its online rival, but the math is not as simple as it seems.

Many people are one unplanned expense away from financial disaster, our survey finds.

U.S. home resales surged to a 10-year high in January as buyers shrugged of higher prices and mortgage rates, a sign of growing confidence in the economy.

American and United have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.

If you plan to retire five years from now, then you need to have your finances in order. Review this checklist to see whether your retirement plan is on track.

For two years in a row, Americans are going to get a little extra time to file their taxes, thanks to a holiday that may be completely unknown to you.

While some see being able to work from home as a job perk, it can actually lead to excess stress and insomnia, according to a new report.

"Ask Brianna" is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out.

A start-up called Neurotrack has developed a five-minute digital test to detect early signs of cognitive decline -- and big investors like Peter Thiel and Yahoo Founder Jerry Yang are on board, as to date the company has secured $9.5 million in venture capital funding.

As millennials’ disposable incomes grow, two disruptive online lingerie startups are looking to tap in and gain a bigger piece of the $13.5 billion intimate-apparel market.

Shoppers might be planning to spend less this year on Valentine's Day than in 2015, but department store chains are their top destinations.