Lifestyle and Budget

Black Friday is less than a week away.

Has Thanksgiving become just another shopping day?

If ham is a traditional part of your holiday feasts and you won't have the time to make one from scratch, consider one of the spiral hams we taste-tested.

Naturally you'd like to save a bunch on your holiday shopping.

CarInsurance.com's survey reveals popular parking strategies and the most frequent scuffles.

It may seem that Christmas came early for retailers this year.

1. Panasonic RP-TCM125 ($10) Who says you have to pay through the nose to treat your ears to decent sound?

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.