Lifestyle and Budget

With Christmas being only a short 100 days away, gift shopping is something that’s sure to be on many consumers’ minds.

The IRS will distribute a third round of child tax credit payments to millions of families this week under the expanded program included in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.

A new survey found that young student loan borrowers are exploring their repayment options, such as a student loan refinance loan, as the federal forbearance period comes to an end. Here's why that may be a smart move.

Oil prices are not the only commodity climbing. Natural gas prices are surging and supplies are dwindling a lethal combo for that winter heating bill.

Petco CEO and Chairman Ron Coughlin on the "pet boom" brought on by the pandemic.

Taking a hands-on approach with a child’s education at home comes at a cost.

Dollar stores appear to be having a renaissance in the U.S.

A new survey is suggesting millions of school-age children don’t know how to swim because lessons are out of their family’s price range.

Walgreens announced on Tuesday that it will be raising the starting wage of its hourly workers to $15 an hour by Nov. 1, 2022.

Fans of Bojangles won’t be able to get their hands on the chain’s famous fried chicken or biscuits at any of its company-owned stores on Monday, Aug. 30 and Sept. 13.

It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has caused financial hardships for American families, but some have been burdened so much that they’ve been reduced to tears.

Over the past year potential home buyers sought new homes “due to a historically-low inventory of existing homes and shifting preferences for larger homes, backyards and suburban neighborhoods.” Now, they're seeking a more affordable option, especially as prices of new homes remain elevated due to lumber costs.

Pizza is beloved for being a convenient and low-cost dish, but some Americans are shelling out serious dough to get a single pie.

The monthly cost of life insurance can vary widely depending on the type of insurance you have, as well as your age, gender and health status.

Toys"R"Us is making another comeback and this time it will do it with help from Macy’s.