Lifestyle and Budget

A new government report finds banking customers are facing higher ATM fees, but there are several ways to sidestep this trend.  

Consumers are positive, but they're uneasy over lack of savings and reluctant to invest in stocks.

Dave Says: You should always strive to have three to six months of living expenses in your emergency fund, but are there any circumstances when it's ok to dip into it before a crisis?

As the saying goes, it's not how many lenders you have; it's how you use the credit.

Determining if a trust is untouchable depends on the type of trust and who the beneficiary is.

Wall Street hit record highs last week, but we should put our celebrations into perspective. We were celebrating the same milestone October 2007, and we all know what followed. 

There are a handful of legal personal finance hacks that are available to all of us—like these seven incredibly useful, low-profile tricks.

There are limits to what creditors can take -- especially if you have the right paperwork.

Gunfire and explosions shook a Paris suburb early on Wednesday when French police raided an apartment where a Belgian Islamist militant suspected of masterminding last week's attacks in the French capital was possibly holed up.

Here are 5 of the biggest myths about investing. Don’t let these keep you from making money.

The two generations were raised in time periods with drastically different financial landscapes. Yet, despite their diverse backgrounds and dissimilar habits as a whole, size is not their only similarity.

How can you weed through the more than 10,000 mutual funds available in North America and figure out which ones are right for you? Here are some guidelines to consider.

A long-term plan is essential -- whether you are preparing for war, your career, or your financial future.

No one jumps into battle without undergoing basic training. Likewise, you should do your homework and read up to prepare yourself for financial success.

Your financial health is something that needs to be reassessed on a continual basis, and your financial advisor is a big piece of that puzzle. Look out for these three signs that it might be time to fire your financial advisor.

When it comes to choosing a partner to oversee your financial health, you need to be selective and ask the right questions. Here are three to ask before hiring a financial advisor.

Money experts say these are some of the smartest ways for you to invest $1,000.

A military background can help prepare you to successfully navigate the markets. Here are three mistakes to avoid.

Misconceptions about mortgage options can keep veterans from exploring their hard-earned home loan benefits.

Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization founded by Major Dan Rooney of the U.S. Air Force, provides educational opportunities via scholarships to the families of fallen and wounded American soldiers.