Lifestyle and Budget

Years ago, buying a car after bankruptcy was next to impossible. Thankfully, times have changed.

For a car damaged by a tornado, one must have comprehensive insurance to make a claim.  

Crossovers are among the cheapest vehicles to insure. Here are average car insurance rates for small SUVs.

Unsure whether you'll be taxed if you buy your leased car? You may not owe anything.

Here's help for comparing the fuel cost of electric cars with gas cars.

While gift cards are convenient for buying all kinds of goods and services, their funds can be subject to holds for a variety of reasons.

If you lost a home through foreclosure, will opening a new bank account also be a hassle?

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner. Here's how to enjoy it without completely breaking your bank account.

Dave Says: Paying down debt is an important step in financial freedom, but should your retirement savings take a hit? And how to encourage your children without letting them start their adult life on the wrong foot.  

Black Friday deals can bring about significant savings -- but that doesn't mean everything you pick up that day is the lowest price. Here's your guide on how to be a smart shopper amidst the chaos of the sales frenzy. 

Cards offered at the checkout counter are often not a great deal for consumers, but the best store credit cards have features that may be worth having.