Lifestyle and Budget

The average price for regular gasoline is back below $3.50 a gallon, just before drivers hit the road for the 4th of July.

Whether students and grads are studying abroad or taking a vacation, financial experts offer the following tips when swiping their credit card abroad. 

On Sale: Get a new summer beach look for less and stock up on make-up and fragrance needs with these big discounts. 

Starbucks plans to charge an average of 1% more for some of its beverages in the U.S.

Too often, people spend what little money they have in ways that research shows won't make them happier. 

A few debit cards rise to the top when it comes to keeping these fees in check.

Don't let thefts or mishaps destroy your big day. Get married to the idea of wedding insurance.

This week from the FOMC: More on the future of the Fed's program that's keeping rates low?

College financial aid offices don't give tax advice, but we tackle school loan questions.

On Sale: Get the perfect summer beach look for less, and never miss your favorite TV show again.

Just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t afford to stick to a healthy diet.

Stocks and real estate appear to be doing well, but are these appearances to be trusted?

For many trips, the lodging accommodations tend to be a major budget eater, and finding the best hotel price depends on the destination, season and hotel availability. But getting a good deal can be done. 

The odds your card's data will be taken rise when you're on holiday for an obvious reason: You like to hang out at the same places the cyberthieves do.

Dads still bear the brunt of the financial burden in most families, but here are five ways you can ease their stress on Father's Day.

Don't bother breaking out the plastic for these purchases -- the card company won't approve it.

The pizza chain lowered the price of a large, one-topping pizza to $5.55 as a promotion during the chain’s 55th anniversary, as the chain looks to beat the competition early this summer.

Dave Says: Should a retiree dip into her IRA to pay off her home equity home? And what do you need to know before investing in an ETF?

Creating passive income is an active pursuit, requiring an investment of work, time or cash.

Whether it's baseball cards, dolls or rare books, your special stash may need special coverage.