Lifestyle and Budget

5 Tools that Will You Save You Money

The economy may be improving, but consumers are still hungry for deals and luckily, there are a variety of apps and websites to help them find the best prices on all their daily needs.

How to Financially Readjust for Post-Divorce Life

The divorce process can be emotionally and financially draining, and experts recommend former spouses that rely on alimony payments to start planning accordingly and making necessary budget adjustments.

5 Mistakes You Make When Managing Your Debt

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing your debt and avoiding excessive interest, fees and other penalties that could result if not handled properly. But here are five common management mistakes to avoid.

5 Common Hidden Credit Card Charges

If you don’t check your credit card statement every month, you may be racking up hidden credit card charges without even realizing it.

4 Apps to Lower Your Smartphone Bill

It seems as if smartphones hardly make it up to users’ ears these days and instead get regularly used to text, share pictures, video chat, update our social networks or search the web. While convenient, smartphones aren’t cheap.  

Your Phone May be 'Smart' But Are You?  

We are adopting more technology at warp speed, but so are hackers looking to glean our personal information. Here's how to stay protected while using your mobile device or tablet.

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.