Lifestyle and Budget

Until recently, the economy seemed on track for stronger growth with low inflation, but now both parts of that equation may be in jeopardy.

Email has grown up. It’s no longer a convenient secondary conduit for saying hello to friends. It’s plugged directly into our lives. Messages sitting in our email accounts can expose not just our address and contact numbers, but also our bank and brokerage account numbers, credit card information, online financial transaction receipts and confirmation of forgotten or changed passwords in all of our other accounts.

Dave Says: Mom wants to help a son with law school loans, but dad is hesitant. How can couples come to an agreement when it comes to assisting kids with their finances?

Your name won't come off the mortgage in a divorce, but bankruptcy will clear your liability.

The president's push to implement new carbon dioxide emissions standards could send a shockwave through the energy industry, particularly for a coal industry already under pressure from cheap natural gas.

A low-income, young single mom with school and another baby coming wants to handle credit wisely, but she'd better have a plan to avoid debt

Same-sex couples are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will provide some financial relief this week.

Your financial "sins" won't go away if you file bankruptcy. Take a look at the big picture.

It may be a time-honored custom, but you can avoid haggling over a car. Here's how.

Excuses abound for paying bills late, but none do you any good. Here's how to break the bad habits.

Don't focus on price alone. There's much more to consider when choosing your next insurer.

"Keep your eye on the ball" is financial advice, too. Here's more of your father's wisdom.

We talk a lot about government waste, what about the waste going on in many of our kitchens?

A power of attorney can help you care for a loved one. But will their debt affect you?

Variety is the spice of life except when banking. Perk up with all your accounts in one place.

A mistake on your credit report could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in higher mortgage, auto loan and credit card rates.

 Despite the best effort of any working parent, it can be a daunting task to get everything done.

Sometimes friends and family members offer bad advice, including tenuous, illogical and even illegal strategies, hoping to save you a few bucks. But the eventual losses can be huge.

Is it OK to let a babysitter use a vehicle to run errands? What would happen if there is an accident?

You can't control hurricanes, but you can minimize losses and save on insurance.