Lifestyle and Budget

There is a time and a place to consolidate your debt, here’s what you should know

Taking care of your aging loved ones can have a significant toll on your finances

According to new research by Eventbrite, a majority of millennials are increasingly spending their money and time on live experiences over material goods.

About $1 billion worth of gift cards will go unused in 2014. The industry calls that lost value 'breakage' or 'spillage' and it means big profits for them and lost money for you.

Dave Says: Creating a budget is one thing, but following through and fixing any holes is a whole different ball game.

You can't stop data brokers from harvesting information on what you buy, how much you make and even how healthy you are. But you can limit what they see.

Personal lines of credit are becoming more common for bridging short-term gaps in cash flow. 

Simply thinking about becoming wealthy isn’t likely to get you very far, but thinking like the rich is critical if you want to build wealth.

Even if you pay your balance off in full and on time each month, if you are charging close to your credit limit, don't expect a high credit score.

Upgrading to the iPhone 6 may be tempting, but it could cost you thousands.

Dave Says: When it comes to wedding planning or paying down debt, the numbers matter.

Avoiding your debt collection lawsuit practically guarantees you’ll have a judgment placed against you, but you don’t have to sit back and let that happen.

If you know the tricks of the trade, you can rack up the points on your credit cards and turn rewards into more rewards. See how to make the most of your credit card spending.

Money doesn't have to be the source of relationship conflict. Use these four keys to gain agreement on money and start building a stronger relationship.

Don’t lose your hard-earned money to investment fees. These online tools show you just how much you are paying in fees and how to reduce them.

Whether you work along the way or are just trying to vacation on the cheap, you can have a great experience without breaking the bank. 

It might still be shorts weather, but now’s the time to start planning your holiday spending budget to avoid ringing in 2015 with debt.

Dave Says: Sometimes tough love is required when you're a landlord, and when is it time to buy a new car? 

We are more likely to use credit cards for bigger charges, and prepaid cards for smaller purchases, according to a new report.

You can pay $100 or more for an 'indestructible' phone case, but is that money well spent?