Lifestyle and Budget

Maybe you’ve heard that the magic hour is early Tuesday morning—or exactly four weeks ahead of your departure date.

Thanks to the internet it’s easier than ever to investigate a charity before you make a donation.

Americans are getting a break at the pump for Memorial Day weekend, even as gasoline prices continue to gain ground.

A key question remains for many students who've finally settled on a college destination: How will they or their parents handle health care coverage? A doctor's office visit can cost over $100 for someone without insurance.

The USEEIA's recent survey showed that wealthier people spend more on public trasit options than the poor. Take a closer look at the surprising conclusions.

Americans plan to spend $20.7 billion on making their moms feel special this Mother's Day. Check out our infographic to find out what really makes moms happy.

Whether you are looking for a new Hummer, Honda, or Hyundai, learn what steps to take to get the best deal for your current car.

How top food companies are joining the flock on ditching antibiotics

What could you buy with a trillion dollars? Put that figure into perspective.

When should I give my child a credit card? A new study says the average age for getting your first credit card is 22. But is this too early? Or, too late?

If money can't buy happiness, why does it sometimes feel so good to buy stuff?

The royal baby craze is back. Well, kind of.  In case you didn’t know—the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are weeks away from having their second child—who’s gender is still unknown.  But, the big question is—how will the media coverage and retail sales compare to their first born?

New FICO score aims to make millions of people creditworthy. FICO CEO William Lansing explains what the changes mean for borrowers.

When we reach our 30s, many of us have our finances on a steady path. But it’s not a time to become complacent with our finances. If we aren’t careful, we can make new money mistakes.

Airlines have made major changes to their frequent flyer programs in 2015. Learn what steps you need to take to make the most of your miles.

The NCAA men’s Final Four gets underway this weekend in Indiana; and if you’re planning to attend this year’s tournament, then get ready to dig deep into your wallet.

Brace yourselves people. After one of the snowiest, darkest and longest winters in recent memory for a lot of us, you can BET that the country is ready to stretch its legs.

When it comes to your spending patterns, you probably consider yourself something of an efficiency expert.

Pre-planning and making selections ahead of time is a great idea, but it’s never a good idea to prepay for this kind of thing.

When you buy a car, along with some other details, can have an impact on what you pay — and for how long.