Lifestyle and Budget

Too many of us are playing it safe when it comes to our investments, and that means we are leaving a lot of money on the table.

Look out! "Hazard insurance" is a phrase that may not mean what you think it means.

Consider, if you will, some of the more ridiculous examples of people who needlessly put their credit in jeopardy, and how you can avoid their mistakes.

When parents ask their adult children for help making ends meet, experts recommend asking the following questions. 

According to a new survey from Insure.com, the most expensive 2014 car to insure in the United States is the $110,000 Nissan GT-R Track Edition, which requires a few bucks less than $3,200 in premiums to cover for 12 months.The super car is better known in some quarters as "Godzilla," for it is a monster that emigrates from Japan.

Many entrepreneurs got the cold shoulder from their banks during the credit crunch and turned to other, high-interest lenders or credit cards instead. Now could be a good time to forget about past snubs and try to get a bank loan to refinance costly debts.

Record-low temperatures across much of the nation this winter helped boost spending on heating fuel, according to a report from the Energy Information Administration.

Whether you know it or not, you may be following a deeply ingrained script in your approach to money. And if you've tripped up in your finances, whether it's because you heed the siren song of credit card debt or fail to fund a retirement plan, it's essential to uncover the beliefs and emotions that drive your financial decisions.

Cards are under regulatory pressure to provide free credit scores to customers. Here is a snapshot of programs at major card issuers.

Although your ex broke the contract terms, taking legal action against him won't be easy.

Some credit repair clinics clog the dispute system with bogus paperwork, challenging everything on clients' credit reports. The tactic works -- temporarily.

People can be so cavalier about debt. Don't be a doofus. Make smart debt moves now.

One obvious method of making your hobbies work for you is by getting others to pay you to do them. But that is easier said than done.

Improving consumer confidence led to an increase in household debt last quarter, a move not seen since the start of the Great Recession, which hints that households are comfortable borrowing again. 

As frustrating as some businesses make customer service today, cable companies make it more frustrating than the rest.

New to the U.S.? Here's what you need to know about the American credit rating system.

Dave Says: Looking to buy a new car? Run the numbers first. And don’t trash mom and dad’s credit by not paying your student loan bills.

Paying all at once may be harder on your budget, but it's the fastest way to get a crucial credit scoring ratio back out of whack.

If you're a parent, you may be used to financially helping out your kids. But what if the tables turn and your own mom or dad starts coming to you for money? How much should you help them out?

No consumer victim of December's hacking of Target should suffer financial loss. But credit cards provide more superior protections by law than debit ones.