Lifestyle and Budget

An expert offers tips for protecting yourself in a changing credit card world.

Inexpensive and creative gifts that come from the heart can go a long way.

Cyber Monday deals are being stretched out this holiday season, crimping sales on the day itself.

Didn’t 2014 just start? At least that’s the way it feels to me. Well, regardless of how things seem, the reality is the year is just about over. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make a big impact on your financial future before the big ball drops in Times Square.

If the origins of Black Friday are just a little murky, the beginnings of its electronic sibling, Cyber Monday, are crystal-clear: The National Retail Foundation dreamed it up and promoted it.

As the price of oil continues to drop, drivers have a lot to smile about. But frequent fliers may be less thrilled: The airline industry is standing behind its decision not to lower airfare.

In the wake of the Great Recession, debit cards became increasingly popular among many who wanted to avoid the possibility of incurring debt.

The Black Friday shopping weekend may be losing its mojo.

The dollar is reaching highs not seen for many years. A rising dollar presents challenges, but it cam also offer unique opportunities. What are they?

With all the spending people do during the holidays, it’s a huge priority for some people to save as much money as humanly possible.

Using credit to tackle your holiday shopping can be tempting.

RetailMeNot expert Brian Hoyt on how to find the best deals this holiday season.

Thanksgiving is a time to relax and enjoy a nice dinner with your loved ones. You don’t want to spend it stressing over the Thanksgiving budget; you want to spend it having an enjoyable day with friends and relatives, and relaxing on the couch with a tryptophan-induced nap. Try these tips to save dollars on your holiday spread and avoid worrying about holiday budgeting woes.

Black Friday offers some of the lowest prices of the year on many consumer goods including TVs, other electronics and toys. Savvy shoppers save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on this single day.

Along with all the revelry though often comes the temptation to overindulge and derail our goals — whether it’s eating, drinking or spending.

From being fooled into thinking you are getting a deal to waiting too long to pounce, here’s a look at six mistakes you need to avoid during the holidays.

It's important to avoid lifestyle inflation. Frugality helps with that. But most of us strive to build wealth so we don't have to worry about money either.

Brace yourself for the Black Friday shopping bonanza.

Using a credit card with a low interest rate and a rewards program that meets your needs can be an integral part of your holiday budget.

With winter approaching, do you know how to stock your medicine cabinet … for less?