Lifestyle and Budget

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. 

Using cash all the time can limit overspending, but there are some downsides to the payment method. 

On average, women earn less than men for the same job and performance level. But that doesn't mean they aren't asking for a bigger salary. 

If there's enough money to make a big dent in your card debt but not enough to pay it off, you have choices to make, and the right one depends on your goals.

It is time to plan summer vacations. Here's how to not blow your budget.

Say you get a windfall. You want to use it to pay off debt; your spouse wants to use it to buy something. Should you ask your spouse to stop spending money?

Buying a product protection plan is not always wise. Find out when it makes sense to buy.

Spring is at our doorstep, and even if you're planning to stay glued to the couch for all of March Madness, you'll also likely be doing a bit of spring shopping.