Lifestyle and Budget

Glittering prices are turning heads, but investing in diamonds can be a minefield.

Will rising rates crush your investments? It depends on the type of bonds you're holding.

What should an adult child do when a parent has $25,000 in card debt and is relying on check-cashing loans to get by?

You've decided you're ready to invest. There's a variety of other determinations to make.

Banks marry hybrid savings accounts to other deals. Find out if it's for better or for worse.

When returns are low across the board, this approach can help keep your financial goals on track.

Even if you've had money troubles, consider these ways to open a checking account.

Read three reasons why savings accounts have been slower to react to rising rates than mortgages -- and three things you can do about it.

Savers are still losing ground to inflation, but recent indicators suggest that the rate of loss could ease a bit in the months ahead.

A new report indicates that more credit union members are carrying union-issued plastic. But are these cards really a threat to major issuers?

Low savings rates are a real downer. But there are some better-yielding options out there.

Scammers don’t need to be master hackers to bust into your bank account. A pen and paper can be enough — especially if the paper comes from a lost or stolen checkbook.

The cardinal rule to investing sounds simple: Buy low, sell high. But that’s easier said than done. So before first-timers take their leap into the markets, here’s what experts say are the most common investing mistakes and how to avoid them.

The stock market clearly fears a change in Fed policy, but history shows that its anxieties may be overblown.

While much has changed with digital U.S. savings bonds, some things have not.

While gold has been the best overall inflation hedge in recent years, another investment has been more reliable during rising prices.

We all need a little shot of espresso in our ho-hum financial life.

Consumers feel good about their finances but are inclined to play it safe with investments.

If you're one of those with problems growing your savings account, try following these steps.

Our financial stability is at risk. Will these solutions prevent future crises?