Lifestyle and Budget

Using software to automate investing can make the process more efficient and eliminate any human errors, but it's not for everyone. 

Dave Says: Becoming debt free should always be the goal, but sometimes it has to take a back seat to other budget needs.

Beware of messy complications when saying adios to an agent or buh-bye to a broker.

Different people serve different purposes in your life -- and these four financial types can help you stay motivated and on track.

As the temperatures heat up this month, so too do the deals. Here's what you can save on.

Thirty-eight million American households, which is roughly one third of all U.S. families, live hand-to-mouth. But a majority of them are not technically considered poor – and in many cases, have made good investments.

If a credit card limit should be 50% of the balance, why is the actual limit higher?

Staying calm in an emergency when you are strapped for cash is hard, but it's important to stay calm.

Many of us think we have a handle on our budget--but do you really? Maybe it's time to track your spending for a month.

Five years after their breakup, a woman is trying to see if there's a way to undo the financial damage her ex dumped on her and she unwisely kept

Lessons learned? Before the Great Recession saving and spending were closely matched desires, but now the balance is shifting to favor saving.

Dave Says: When it comes to your credit score, sometimes not having one is an attractive option. And what's the best savings vehicles for children?

Rebuilding your credit will take time, but there are some ways to get started on the right path.

According to a new research, spending money on others makes us happy. But it's not all about the size of our giving. 

Debt settlement means the creditor gets at least something back, so it damages credit scores less than bankruptcy, which wipes out debt.

You max out your 401(k), never carry a card balance and have an emergency fund. When is it OK to blow the budget on a you-only-live-once moment?

You have a few options to cut your credit card debt, each with its own pros and cons.

Dave Says: Just because your bank is making the recommendation, doesn't mean you should follow it. And debt consolidation isn't a cure-all.

That numerical expression otherwise known as the credit score is the absolute authority of your creditworthiness, right?

After a long and brutal winter in parts of the U.S., warmer temperatures and sunshine are finally heading our way--and if you budget right, you can afford to get away.