Lifestyle and Budget

When it comes to seasonal products, no one does it better than Starbucks, with its pumpkin spice latte. But just how important are seasonal items to retailers' bottom lines and what should retailers know before taking the leap?

Former Hostess brand Drake's is slated to return to store shelves on Sept. 23, bringing the battle for snack-cake dominance back to full force.

Kohl’s plans to hire about 53,000 associates for the holiday season, roughly level with last year's staffing levels.

On Sale: Bargain-seeking shoppers can snag some great deals from high-end department stores and the latest designer to join the Target lineup.  

Despite winning a partial court victory over Macy's, J.C. Penney is reportedly dropping Martha Stewart’s line of home goods from its shelves.

In this month's installment of Selling It: All slices aren't created equal Banking nuisance That's one very special cleaning Where did the booze go?

These discount offers on bank statements are an easy way to save money, and to spend it.

Some packages have been annoying for so long that it seems as if manufacturers are teasing us all.

On Sale:When it comes to the best weekend for snagging deals, this expert says Labor Days trumps all other holidays--including, Black Friday.

Management raised its 2013 earnings projections after reporting a 16% jump in second-quarter profits.

The packaged-foods company is recalling certain Kroger chocolate chip cookie dough packages, citing concerns over peanut allergies.

A new national survey conducted by ShopSmart, our sister publication, indicates that saving money at the supermarket is still a priority even as the recession subsides.

Recent earnings and forecasts from some teen retailers hint at a possible slowdown in sales as technology trumps fashion and spending priorities shift among teenagers, a vital part of the retail economy.

Credit cards have some protections for buyers, but the first rule online is always buyer beware.

On Sale: Get great deals on all your back-to-school shopping needs, and help get more books in the classroom.

Parents and teens don't always see eye-to-eye during this time, but a new report suggests that the experience can help teach students about personal finance.

We've all heard the advice to “read the fine print” before we sign anything, but does anyone actually do it?

A sales-tax holiday can save shoppers a few dollars as long as they follow all the rules.

One of the more useful reminders about how difficult it is for active mutual fund managers to consistently outperform comes from the researchers from S&P Dow Jones Indexes.

Shares of the luxury retailer jumped Friday after a report surfaced that Starwood Capital’s Barry Sternlicht, who created the W Hotels chain, submitted a competing bid for Saks.