Lifestyle and Budget

Learn how criminals today are aiming to access your financial information -- and what you can do about it.

Switching banks can be complicated. Follow four steps to "check out" of your old account.

Some folks need multiple bank accounts. Ask these questions to find out if you're one of them.

If you haven't checked what it costs to raise a child today, you may be in for a shock. Here's how new parents can prepare their finances.

Dave Says: Good debt is critical to getting a home mortgage, and that takes time. 

Big companies must manage their money. Learn what families can glean about their finances.

A-Rod may be in trouble for drugs, but his errors suggest some possible money lessons too.

When it comes to credit cards, too many can really be a bad thing for your credit score. 

Are you modeling the right money behaviors for your children? Learn seven habits that can set a responsible example.

Want to file bankruptcy again because you're in another financial mess? Not so fast.

The search for a nanny that fits your child’s needs and schedule and your budget can be daunting, but these tips can make the search process easier.

Consumers who haven't tried mobile banking may be missing out on useful features, but banks that ignore this trend may be losing even more.

If you budgeted for an item you put on plastic, pay it off right away instead of waiting for the bill to arrive.

Medical emergencies can lead to massive credit card debt to pay medical bills. Here's what to do. 

Be careful what you put in your bankruptcy if you want to stick with your credit union afterward.

CBS chief executive Les Moonves responded Tuesday to a letter from his counterpart at Time Warner Cable, pushing back against the cable company’s proposals to end a blackout.

The first year of having a baby is often the most expensive, but it’s important parents take a big-picture look when making financial plans.

As the Time Warner Cable blackout of CBS channels stretched into Monday, the cable company's CEO made a new offer to end the battle over how much the cable provider should pay CBS for its programming.

Although the housing market continues to recover, broader economic growth is still too doubtful to push deposit rates higher.

Last year, 12.6 million Americans were ID theft victims. Here's how to minimize your risk.