Lifestyle and Budget

Even if money is tight, dates don't have to be boring and predictable (or nonexistent). Here's how to get maximum fun with minimum impact to your wallet.

You've done your research and are ready to buy a car. Here's how to lay the groundwork to get the deal done.

Yes, it’s awkward and wonky, but if you find yourself on a white, sandy beach on your honeymoon and you still don’t know about your partner’s credit history, shame on you.

If love is free, why does it cost so much to express it?

Tickets to the widely-watched events are largely restricted for the fifth year in a row, and as a result, prices are soaring on the secondary market.

It is easy to blow your budget by splurging on your sweetheart, here’s how to keep costs low.

Neil Young said only love can break your heart. It can break the bank, too, particularly during Valentine’s season, when emotions — and loneliness – can run high. Scammers and companies that turns gotchas into profits know all about your weaknesses.

Your spouse's creditors may suggest you are liable for debts incurred prior to marriage. Don't believe it.

Americans spent over $17 billion last year on Valentine's Day. Check out our infographic to see how it all breaks down.

There are a ton of personal finance apps out there, so we asked the pros to tell us which are the best. Here are their top picks

What does 2015 have in store for our wallets and the overall economy?

Do you spend more than you make? Be honest. If so, you are not alone. But there is a way to reverse the trend: put yourself on a budget.

If you get a little something extra in your paycheck, whether it’s once a year or a few times a year, you are probably ready to celebrate. But, before you get started, it’s a good idea to have a plan for this new sum of money in your lap so it doesn’t disappear as quickly as it came.

This week, we are going to talk strategies for paying off credit card debt.  There’s no better time to face it, then in January, when the holiday credit-card hangovers set in.

As anyone who's received a drugstore cologne gift set well knows, even Santa Claus gets it wrong sometimes.

From sticking to a list to taking advantage of shipping discounts, here are six ways to not break the budget on last-minute gifts.

Changing your mindset could help you find a better financial trajectory.

If this is your first holiday season together as a married couple, and you’re still learning how to budget as a household for this time of year, know that there are many ways enjoy the season without breaking the bank.

Keeping cards paid off is one strategy for a good credit score. But there are better ways.

It’s a great idea and will have a major positive impact.