Lifestyle and Budget

American consumers show no signs of putting away their wallets as the holiday shopping season approaches the halfway point.

Life expectancy has taken a dip for the first time since the early 1990’s as heart disease drives up the U.S. mortality rate.

Any hope of seeing $2 gasoline nationwide by Christmas is all but dashed.

Smoking has hit new lows forcing tobacco giant Philip Morris to think of new "healthier" alternatives.

Relations between the U.S. and Cuba are thawing, but an embargo is still in place. So, what's in store for the U.S. cigar industry once things become more normalized?    

As online retail becomes an increasingly popular way to shop, brick-and-mortar businesses are looking to find ways to drive traffic into stores, especially during the holiday season.

Repealing President Barack Obama's health care law without a replacement risks making nearly 30 million people uninsured, according to a study released Wednesday.

We are creatures of habit, which makes us predictable, but once our tastes and buying habits change, it’s already too late.

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

Discover some of the changes to the tax code that may take place during President Trump's administration, and how this may affect the U.S. housing market.

Flint residents say the water crisis is still not improving, while state officials and researchers argue they are changing lead pipes as fast as they can.

With Greek yogurt sales on the rise, one New York based startup is hoping its Icelandic-style yogurt will be the next big trend.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates marked a fifth week of surges in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election win, reaching their highest levels this year.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates marked a fifth week of surges in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election win, reaching their highest levels this year.

Black Friday deals lifted November sales of trucks and SUVs.

He’s sold over 28 million albums worldwide and won multiple Grammy Awards. With over four decades performing on Broadway, in film, and on T.V., including a stint as a reality show judge, Harry Connick Jr. is used to show biz.

You might think you have airtight insurance protection against storms, car accidents and other mishaps.

Black Friday has come and gone. Cyber Monday is behind us, too. But if you are like most consumers, there’s still a fair amount of holiday shopping to be done, and if you’re not careful it could be your financial undoing.