Lifestyle and Budget

When you divorce, tie up insurance loose ends and leave each partner with enough coverage.

Dave Says: It can be a hard choice for mothers to decide to go back to work, but here's how to approach the subject and make the best decision for the entire family.

Brides on a budget should rest assured they can still find their dream dress without breaking the budget. Here’s how.

Choosing whether to share a checking account can depend on a couple's dynamic.

Bridal attire burns up, yet insurance only partly says yes to the dress. What does a couple do?  

Is your ex about to pay up big? Think twice before plunking it all down on your mortgage.

The cost of a wedding might be shocking--but the price tag on one’s nuptials is a mere pittance compared to the cost of remaining single.

We all have our relationship deal breakers, and those that involved money might be the toughest ones of all. 

Boomerang buyers who experienced a foreclosure or short sale during the housing crisis seven years ago may now be eligible to buy a home, but preparation to become an owner again is needed. 

Planet Fitness, the budget fitness chain, fell flat during a disappointing trading debut.

Ask most people what their net worth is and they probably don't know. Show them how to calculate it and they'll be dying to know how they compare to their peers.

Are you making the most of your money? Check out these 10 things you most likely didn’t know about your own finances.

Whether it’s an impromptu trip to the emergency room or an unanticipated repair bill, life’s little surprises can really do a number on your finances. However, with a well-built “what if?” fund, you should be able to take unexpected expenses in stride without disrupting your financial well-being.

Only a small sliver of people have absolutely terrible credit scores, but plain-old bad credit? That’s a lot more common. Nearly a third of Americans have a credit score lower than 601 — the distinction between bad and fair credit — according to credit bureau Experian.

Deciding how to care for the family pet while you’re away can be one of the hardest parts of planning a vacation. Not only does it add to the stress of preparation, but proper pet care is a difficult expense for many people to afford. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to ease the strain that pet care can put on your wallet.

President Barack Obama has backed a $10-per-barrel tax on oil that would not only prove costly for struggling drillers; Drivers would likely bear the brunt of the tax.

The benefits of the U.S. automotive boom extend well beyond Detroit. Meineke, the chain of 930 repair shops, wants to double sales over the next three years amid a surging aftermarket business.

Plunging oil prices and cheap natural gas are providing welcome relief for homeowners this winter.

Children should be assigned weekly chores that are age-appropriate. Then, when the work gets done, they get paid. And guess what? If the work doesn’t get done, they don’t get paid!

Robo advisors are a relatively new choice for investors, but you might be wondering what they are and if they’re right for you. Here is what you need to know.