Lifestyle and Budget

Be sure you know what kind of insurance coverage you need before you take to the open road with your boat or travel trailer this summer.

Many people have found a way around checked-bag fees but you have to know where to look to get the most bag for your buck.

If the idea of saving doesn't excite you on its own, it may help to put your goals in the forefront of the process.

Make sure your airline credit card fits into your wallet's economy section.

Flying with furry companions is complex, with airlines' rewards rules and countries' policies overlapping. Earning mileage points for flying with Fido is rare.

Want to bring a friend when you travel? The right travel card may help, but companion ticket programs are full of restrictions.

It's not just your driving record and your car that go into your car insurance rates. Your location is a main rating factor as well.

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?