Lifestyle and Budget

By pausing to reflect, you can take a step back and make choices about what you're going to buy based on reason, rather than impulse.

Looking for a way to end your summer on a high note? Consider one of these budget destinations for a family-friendly getaway.

It's relatively easy to find out if you've fallen victim to identity theft, given the availability of credit reports and online billing statements. Clearing up an identity theft issue, however, is more difficult and may require contacting local authorities or placing a freeze on your credit report.

On Sale: Start updating your fall wardrobe for less and always stay hydrated on the go with this self-filtering water bottle.

On Sale: Start updating your fall wardrobe for less and always stay hydrated on the go with this self-filtering water bottle.

The Big Three automaker plans to launch a version of its top-selling F-150 pickup truck that will run on compressed natural gas, responding to growing demand from commercial fleets and other buyers looking to cut fuel costs.

it helps to think of personal finance and frugality in practical, functional terms, But morals should also play a role in some money matters.

On Sale: Get hefty discounts on top designer duds and improve your next run with Nike's upgraded app.

If you use a co-branded card to buy tickets through a third-party aggregator, you may give up bonus miles offered for booking direct.

Pain at the Pump: Gasoline prices have heated up dramatically this month as oil prices climb and drivers hit the roads for summer vacations. 

An oldie but a goodie: The envelope system can keep a lid on overspending. Here's how.

In a renewed rivalry between two storied motorcycle brands, Indian is back at full throttle and gunning for Harley-Davidson with a completely redesigned bike that will be unveiled at next month's Sturgis rally.

If that lost purse or wallet turns up and you've already reported the cards missing, it's too late. Wait for the new ones, and next time, don't carry so many

The statute of limitations doesn't bar collectors from trying to get you to pay old debts, but you have rights and can stiff-arm them easily

If you see a small donation to a charity on your credit card but don't remember making the gift, you may be a victim of fraud. Small transactions like these are often tests to see if a stolen card number is working

Do people in your state handle their money well? A new study may provide the answer.

On Sale: Get a personal stylist without leaving the comfort of your home and these retailers are offering big discounts on summer apparel. 

Is it time for us to put behind us the lessons of the dark years, and once again sally forth into the nation's malls, brandishing our credit cards?

Is there a way to keep frequent-flyer miles from expiring?

Want a deal in July? Things don't look too bright for sunglasses. Find a sale on house paint.