Lifestyle and Budget

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?

Why gamble by playing the market when you can earn income from growing dividends?

Regulators haven't come up with a way to prevent money funds from faltering in a crisis.

Effective saving requires a recognition of how closely the present and future are linked.

Have a stack of savings bonds sitting in the closet? Find out if they are worth holding onto.  

Avis acquired privately held Payless in a $50 million cash deal, expanding its discount car-rental portfolio.

Sorting through a cell phone bill can make anyone's eyes gloss over. But cell phone customers are paying on average an extra 17% in surcharges on their monthly statements. Here's how to fight back. 

These days, safe investments offer minimal return. Is sweeter yield worth the risk?

CD laddering may have worked in the past. In today's low-yield world, it's not worth the climb.

Recent up and downs in the market have made investors nervous, but things may be less precarious than they seem.

Many individuals are at the mercy of financial analysts when it comes to making investing decisions. But that’s all about to change.

Bankrate's Financial Security Index hit a record high while emergency savings are running low.

Are you headed towards serious financial issues? Here are five signs that won't show up on your credit report.

If you can't see eye-to-eye with your partner on money, a former president's method may prove useful.