Lifestyle and Budget

While you're scoping out a range of gifts for your dad, consider certain practical things that are ideal to give at any time of the year, especially for fathers of a certain age.

The start of the traditional wedding season is here and with it the questions: What to wear and what to buy the newlyweds?

As our recent survey of more than 16,000 Consumer Reports subscribers shows, the airline you choose will determine how friendly (or not) you'll find today's skies.

When Consumer Reports put three flexible garden hoses to the test, it didn't treat them like shrinking violets.

For the two of you unfamiliar with the term, "showrooming" is the practice of going to a brick-and-mortar retailer to get an eyes-on experience with a product before ultimately buying it online.

On Sale: Beat the crowds and save your budget with these gift ideas for dad and bring better sound to your outdoor party with the latest gadget from Bose.

Want a bargain in June? Forget grills and cute sandals. Think power tools and lingerie.

On Sale: Brides get a little help staying on budget and fake your green thumb with this new technology.

On Sale: Get a headstart on Memorial Days savings at these retailers and don't forget to support the troops this weekend.

On Sale: Upgrade your phone for less, and hit the high seas with denting your wallet. 

As the death toll reaches 1,127 in the Bangladesh building collapse, officials are beginning to take efforts such as adopting unions and raising wages to protect the country’s workers.

As online shopping has evolved, so have the ways in which you can use the tool wisely. These seven tips will keep time on the clock and money in your wallet

On Sale: Find the perfect gift and the right price to show mom just how much you care. 

On Sale: Make the travel process a snap with this new offering from Visa and get a deal on toys and bikes this weekend.

On Sale: Check out the latest deals and trends that will not only save you money, but also help out Mother Earth as well.

On Sale: Get designer duds at a discount and get everything you need for a wedding on the cheap.

Hostess Brands won permission to sell the last of its major cake and bread brands, as the bankrupt baking company continues to liquidate its assets.

Wedding-related mishaps can turn any mild-mannered bride into a bridezilla, but sometimes your credit card can come to the rescue

There's more to smooth travel than just keeping your cards working. Here are 10 tips to make your travels with plastic cheaper, easier and more enjoyable.

On Sale: Stock your closet and kitchen with great deals at low prices.