Lifestyle and Budget

If you want to reduce stress and stretch your tight budget dollars this holiday shopping season, skip Black Friday and start hunting for bargains when black cats are still in vogue.

You've probably seen your credit card's online shopping portal advertised, but are the perks really worth it?

Dealers aren’t anxious to let their customers charge their vehicle purchases and one reason is the fees the car dealer has to pay when you use the card.

Here are some tips for the most effective ways to complain to a company.

California’s 450 craft brewers are thinking drought as much as draft these days.  That’s because of the parched conditions in the Western U.S.

What do back-to-school sales have to do with the all-important holiday sales season? A lot. 

Ot will be both economical and smart to spring for a new model with these 10 items.

College students shopping for used textbooks online this semester should first check out Amazon.

College students shopping for used textbooks online this semester should first check out Amazon.

To prevent users from gaming the system, credit card issuers usually dock your rewards points when you return an item, even if it was a gift.

Cellphones are becoming ubiquitous among seniors. Here's what to look for.

If you're new to the U.S., our credit reporting system can be daunting. Here's a primer on how to create and build a credit profile.

You may have to pay the difference or add a policy endorsement specifying original components if you prefer parts from the original manufacturer.

As Sam's Club is transitioning to a new card with new cash-back rewards, it's time for businesses to look at whether to stick with them.

There's a lot to like about buying clothes online.

More people 'need' to use their credit cards every day than 'need' daily beer, chocolate, pizza or sex, a new poll reveals.

Independence Day sales aren't typically as awesome as Memorial Day, but this holiday is unique: July Fourth sales offer a rare opportunity to get discounts on items while they're still in season.

Lots of services let you make in-store purchases with phones, but are they right for you?

While it’s hard to differential the real from the bogus reviews, experts say there are telltale signs to look out for.

When it comes to finding the best value when shopping online, you’ll soon have some help.