Lifestyle and Budget

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.

These are America's most and least money-savvy states. 

Ann Romney on her battle with multiple sclerosis and why she decided to write her latest book.

Apparently, we’d rather expose ourselves than our finances.

Learn which phone apps can help you create the essential home inventory needed by your insurance company.

Their marriage had a less-than-ideal start. She had $20,000 in debt. He was about to lose his home, and the bank wouldn’t negotiate. He also had a student loan, a car loan and some credit card debt.

More Americans reported being better off than worse off as compared to five years ago. Check our infographic for more facts, and see how you compare.

New Survey Shows Why People Are Delaying Care Despite Obamacare

Is your contractor a scam artist? Learn the warning signs you need to look for.

Going back to school as an adult often presents a new level of challenges. Learn some ways to help pay for your education.

Discover the staggering findings of the Global Wealth report and see which countries are producing the most millionaires.

Determining how much you should pay for housing isn't always a simple math problem. Choosing your priorities is the trickier, more important task.

In between making hotel reservations and packing your swimsuit, don’t forget to check your insurance coverage to safeguard your time away.

I recommend people do everything they can to avoid bankruptcy. It’s not an easy do-over, it’s a last-resort kind of thing.