Lifestyle and Budget

As more cyber thieves steal personal and financial information, can you insulate yourself from the risk of having your money and identity stolen by giving up credit and debit cards?

Retailers surprised the Street with better than expected December sales but yearly sales remain weaker than the previous four years, pointing to a still slow-moving recovery.

Does it make sense to put money in a savings account while you still are repaying debts?

Gas prices across the country moved in a tighter range throughout 2013 compared to previous years, with drivers on the East Coast getting the most relief from price swings.

Author Brian O'Connor cut his own middle-class budget by $1,000 per month and found that, in many cases, it was easier than he expected

Once negotiations over a debt stall and collection efforts reach the legal threat stage, it is better to have your own attorney.

An international push is on to teach kids the money skills they need to navigate today's increasingly challenging financial landscape.

It's important when considering the following four items to think about the risks and rewards of insurance -- you may decide that the peace of mind insurance provides is worth the cost. Here are four bills you may be able to cut out.

A trip to the Middle East is expensive, whether you're paying with reward points or dollars. But combining a couple of credit card sign-up bonuses can nearly get you there for free.

The economy made progress in 2013, but it will have to overcome a series of challenges to sustain it in 2014.

Cash crunch? Yes, you should look for more income. But turn over every stone.

More Americans now say they prefer saving instead of spending--but will the trend last? 

If you've had little or no credit history and have no income, secured cards and becoming an authorized user are your best options when getting your first card.

The path to getting your first credit card may be bumpy at first, but if managed properly, the road to easy credit becomes a smooth ride

Boosting savings can be a chore. These 10 tips will make it easier to stash some cash.

Always worrying about money causes you to hyperfocus on the problems at hand to the point you easily get sucked into expensive, short-term solutions -- such as high-interest payday loans -- that multiply your problems.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, when even the most disciplined spender can end up running a credit card balance. Here’s how to minimize the damage.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, when even the most disciplined spender can end up running a credit card balance. Here’s how to minimize the damage.

The holiday season is about parties, celebrations and helping those in need. For Millennials on a tight budget, donating to charities may be hard, but not impossible.

The following eight roadblocks to financial security and peace are summarized by the acrostic, STOP RUIN. Each letter of STOP RUIN represents a roadblock to avoid, and below is a summary of the acrostic followed by a detailed explanation of each roadblock.