Lifestyle and Budget

The good news for savers is that interest rates will probably be moving higher by the end of the year so savers will finally start reaping some rewards for their frugality.

Santander Bank has agreed to stop using a policy that often kept poor and low-income individuals from being able to open new checking or savings accounts, the bank and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Friday.

Looking to grow that nest egg? See how your savings compares to the average American's.

There are many different types of financial professionals who are trained to help you reach both long- and short-term goals. Before you get help, though, you’ll want to know whom to contact, and for what services.

When it comes to saving, millennials have a tough road ahead.

If you’re a millennial, you might think that, between student debt and credit card bills, you’ll never be able to invest. Fortunately, there’s good news.

According to a new survey from Bankrate (NYSE:RATE), 52% of Americans have more in emergency savings than credit card debt.

Women make up nearly half of the total workforce in the U.S. yet many women are earnings less than their male counterparts and struggling to save for retirement.

After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach.

Women, listen up. It is not an equal playing field when it comes to money and retirement for men and women.

According to a report by the Federal Reserve U.S. net worth has declined by $1.2 Trillion. Discover what this troubling number means for future economic growth.

If your expenses are adding up and you're trying to stick to a budget, these strategies can help you spend less without looking cheap to your family and...

All parents worry about building strong financial values in their kids. These four points can help get you on the right track.

If you thought airfare prices were pretty low last year, expect them to be even lower this year.

If you thought gas prices could not get any cheaper, just wait until 2016.

It's time to give your collective debt an end of the year checkup.  Learn what debt is healthy and which debt shows signs of poor financial health.

An early Christmas present for American road-trippers: the national gas average has officially slipped below $2 a gallon for the first time since March 2009.

An advisor can help you reach your financial goals, but the relationship evolves over time and there isn’t always a favorable outcome. Therefore, sometimes the best way to protect your assets is by finding another advisor.

You want to throw a holiday party but cannot afford to spend big bucks. Consider these suggestions to cut down on costs and party on a budget.

Drivers are enjoying big savings at the pump with gasoline prices closing in on the $2-a-gallon milestone for the first time since 2009.