Lifestyle and Budget

On the Lookout: New Hacker Threats

It's hard to stay one step ahead of malicious hackers looking to get ahold of personal information. Here's a look at the top seven hacks expected to gain steam this year and how consumers can prevent them. 

Health Coverage for the Extended Family, Coming Soon?

The trend of multiple generations living under one roof is changing the idea of the traditional family household, but the health insurance industry hasn’t been keeping up with the new living situation.

5 Biggest Billionaire Gainers in 2013

The top 10 biggest gainers among U.S. billionaires made a combined $101.8 billion in 2013, pushing up their combined wealth to $347 billion.

How to Know You're Ready to Buy a Home

Dave Says: Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make, but how do you know your finances are ready for the responsible. And tips for finding investing safe havens.

5 Items We Buy But Don’t Use

No one likes wasting money, but we all do it—whether we realize it or not. Experts identify five common items that we buy but tend not to use.

Are English-Speakers Less Likely to Save Money?

If you speak English, a new study claims you probably have a harder time saving money than someone who speaks German.That's because the language you speak influences your money habits.

5 Ways to Holiday-Proof Your Budget Today

It's only two months till Christmas and you still haven't started saving yet? Time to kick things into high gear with these five debt-defying strategies.

The Power of a Zero-Sum Budget

There are many different budgeting plans to keep your finances in order. It's all about asking the right questions and finding a plan that works with your lifestyle.

Baby Products Fit for a Little Prince or Princess

Kate Middleton and Prince William's bundle of joy is expected any day now, so FOXBusiness.com rounded up a few items suitable for the newest member of the royal family. Julia Wang, features director for PEOPLE.com, has been tracking the soon-to-be parent’s moves leading up to the birth, and has spoken to some of the top U.K. boutiques to discover what’s hot with London parents and might appear in a Royal nursery. The baby industry in general is also expected to see an additional $400 million in sales as a result of the royal baby’s birth, according to Mama's & Papa's baby brand in Great Britain.

5 Cheap GPS Alternatives

Having a GPS in your car can help avoid the headaches of becoming lost, getting stuck in traffic and being pulled over for speeding—but they often don’t come cheap. Luckily, smartphone have a slew of budget-friendly direction apps at their disposal. Here’s a look at five apps that will get you from Point A to B without breaking your budget.

Can Your Insurance Handle a Road Trip?

Does your auto insurance coverage follow you when you drive your vehicle out-of-state on a state road trip? Most policies allow this, but there are some exceptions. 

What Would Santa Claus Drive?

Tim Allen drove a Ford Taurus SHO in the 1994 movie, “The Santa Clause.” But what would the real Santa Claus drive? FoxBusiness.com asked auto experts for their picks.