Lifestyle and Budget

If you have absolutely no money or assets and no money coming in, there's not much the credit card company can do.

Nobody goes cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. Alpha-Bits don't teach kids how to spell. So why would anyone believe  Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats would improve the very limited attention spans of their sugar-addled children?

Vacation is a time to get away for a little R&R, but that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down when it comes to protecting your identity.

Card issuers vary in how they report card use, which can affect your credit score. Usually, it's no big deal, but it becomes one when you want new credit history.

Most U.S. credit card issuers tack a fee of up to 3% onto purchases made overseas. Those fees can really add up but there are some new ways to avoid them.

Just over a year after opening a $634 million ballpark amid great expectations, the Miami Marlins have come crashing back to earth. 

Pet regret? If you put that new furry friend on plastic, you may be able to get a refund, but it all depends on exactly where you bought it and what went wrong

Getting your first real job is a great feeling, but with that paycheck also comes financial responsibilities.

It is important to freshen up various aspects of your financial program at least once a year. Why not handle it this spring?

Donkey pileups, body bugs and romantic injuries have led to strange travel insurance claims.

It's good to be the king. These nine hotels will have you calling for your crown and scepter.

Want to visit America's tourist traps without the price tag? Here are the best times to go

We've all heard the horror stories of unsuspecting mobile customers opening enormous bills, but those days might be over. Starting today, phone companies must send customers four types of alerts when they are in danger of being charged beyond their normal plan price.

Prepaid cards are growing in popularity, but they may still be a costly option to checking.

President Obama presented his $3.77 trillion budget for 2014, which seeks to rein in the deficit and offers sweeping reform to entitlement programs. Here’s what it means for the average American.

On Sale: Keep up to date on your favorite TV shows without large monthly bills and get money for unwanted clothes.

Are airlines going to push you around, or will you heed frequent fliers' hard-earned wisdom?

Vacations can be expensive, but there are budget-friendly airline booking tricks that can shave hundreds of dollars off your next flight.

Buzz Bissinger isn’t alone—shopping addiction is growing among men in America. Experts say the purchases these compulsive shoppers are making don’t have to be lavish, but they do add up and can be life altering. Here are three signs you might have a shopping problem.

Learn if you'll say "good buy" on a package tour, or if you'll feel like a tourist trapped.