Lifestyle and Budget

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates shot up this week to the highest levels in more than two years.

The auto industry is looking for help from President-elect Donald Trump.

A new wine-filtering technology is on a mission to help cure those headaches and allergies caused by high levels of man-made sulfites that are added to wine.

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A tiny young woman crouches just outside the airport, crying softly into her thin shawl.

A tiny young woman crouches just outside the airport, crying softly into her thin shawl.

More than 16 million people are living with a disease related to smoking, reports the CDC.

Spanish banks face the prospect of having to pay back several billion dollars to clients following a European Court of Justice ruling over clauses in their mortgage agreements.

Even as they maneuver for a share of the $1 trillion in spending Donald Trump promised to rebuild America's roads, bridges and airports, lobbyists for transportation and utility industries are beginning to wonder whether Trump really meant what he said.

Gas prices are on the rise, and analysts don't expect any relief for drivers until after the holiday season.

The Supreme Court's decision striking down DOMA expands the financial options for same-sex couples in certain states. Does this mean gay couples are going to pack up and move to states recognizing same-sex marriages? Here's a state-by-state breakdown of the benefits. 

Proctor & Gamble’s once popular ultra-soft Downy brand is facing a stiff reality: millennials don’t use fabric softener.

It’s the holiday season and for the $72 billion dollar spirit industry, that means party gatherings, gift giving and a nice drink or two to escape those pesky in-laws.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans have struggled with contaminated tap water throughout the U.S. this year.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans have struggled with contaminated tap water throughout the U.S. this year.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed for the seventh straight week following Donald Trump's election victory, again marking new highs for the year.

She’s a world renowned chef, but her path to the top wasn’t always an easy one.