Lifestyle and Budget

There just might be something to that whole Mars and Venus thing when it comes to debt.

Should young adults also carry a credit card in addition to their debit cards when they travel through Europe? 

Consumer credit counselors, debt collectors and state regulators all agree that ignoring debt collectors' letters and phone calls is a bad idea. Deal with it, they say, otherwise matters can only get worse.

Here's the lowdown on eight hot scams, cons and swindles that criminals are employing to separate you from your money, along with tips for avoiding them.

If you're stuck indoors waiting out the seasonal showers, you'll have an excuse to spend more time shopping for the best deals online. So let's do it without breaking the bank.

Have questions about your retirement, paying off your mortgage or getting your credit life in order? You aren't alone.

There are few gifts you can give your kids that could be more valuable than the skills and attitudes they need to be great money managers.

Sometimes when we find the perfect gift we turn a blind eye to the price tag, and that leads to problems.

According to TheKnot.com, the average U.S. wedding now costs $29,858 – the highest price tag since the company began surveying brides in 2007.

There is no specific amount of time you have to wait before you can start charging again after bankruptcy. In fact, it can even help rebuild your credit.

Credit card use spikes and sags over the year. When do you tend to charge the most?

There are three main types of credit card users, but most of us don't know which one we are. Here are some details to help you understand what credit companies think of you.

More than 25 million credit cardholders now have regular access to a credit score through their credit card issuers, but that free score may not be the comprehensive, tell-all number you think it is.

A move by American Express to crack down on people who sign up for the same credit card repeatedly is causing alarm among credit card churners.

Inflation may appear mostly harmless today, but with savings account interest near zero, price increases are still a saver's enemy.

Millennials are confident about their financial knowledge, but they want advice about savings, budgeting and credit cards in particular.

Whether you’re a 19-year old college student or a 40-something soccer mom, here are nine scams that every spring break traveler should watch out for:

Is that cheap airfare hiding sky-high fees? Find out what popular carriers are charging.

Bitcoin is the biggest virtual currency, but alternatives may change the playing field.

So whether Irish green runs in your blood, or simply down your Celtic sweater in the form of spilled St. Paddy's beer, here's a rundown on the stats, spending, and trivia surrounding St. Patrick's Day.