Lifestyle and Budget

December is a month when you almost can't avoid shopping. But that doesn't mean you have to overpay.

In many households few questions are as unwelcome or unanswerable as "What's for dinner?" 

Express forecast a weaker-than-expected holiday quarter due to muted Thanksgiving sales and a highly promotional environment.

Express forecast a weaker-than-expected holiday quarter due to muted Thanksgiving sales and a highly promotional environment.

Aeropostale disappointed shareholders with weaker-than-expected quarterly results and warning fourth-quarter results would badly trail forecasts. 

The cost of raising a child has been on a steady rise over the last decade, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Here are some budget-saving tips for parents.

These vacation spots scream celebrity luxury -- but can be enjoyed by regular folks, too.

Low interest rates have encouraged people to spend, but this strategy may be running out of steam. Read what it could mean for next year's economy.

Safeguard your balance sheet by avoiding these five debt pitfalls.

From thieves eyeing your identity to criminals looking to steal your money, the online shopping world can be dangerous. 

Charity scam artists use that near-universal empathy and desire to help others not just to separate you from your money, but to steal from survivors of these terrible events the help that they need.

When it comes to avoiding falling into debt this holiday season, younger shoppers may have a leg up.

When your credit is trashed or you have a thin credit file, building up a solid credit score can be within reach by just signing up and using a secured card.

Drivers who plan to hit the road on Thanksgiving are going to catch a break this year, even though the price at the pump has ticked higher recently.

The $100 billion gift card industry is benefiting from shifting consumer behavior that no longer finds gift cards too impersonal. 

By employing a few simple Black Friday shopping strategies this year, you can snag all the best deals without the hassle of crowds and frostbite.

Truckers say rules that went into effect in July aren't necessary, and are costing them hundreds of dollars a month.

With security surrounding gift cards improving, scammers are resorting to new tactics.

From special rewards rates to price protection programs, a number of credit card perks can smooth your holiday shopping.

The closer we get to Black Friday, the more ads we'll be seeing. But here's a look at the best deals announced so far.