Lifestyle and Budget

A new survey finds that a broad majority of parents tie their kids' allowances to chores or academic performance. Will this help these children develop better financial habits?

Does your bill contain charges you've never seen? Take these steps to correct the mistakes.

News of easing consumer prices and a growing economy evokes memories of the 1990s economy, which would be great news for savers.

The good news is you're inheriting $500 million. The bad news is you need to hold onto it.

A new survey finds that only a third of Americans think you need a lot of money to achieve success. Learn which factors ranked as more important.  

They raised you to be a responsible adult; now they need your help. Consider these issues.

The recent tough economy and tight job market has created a generation of boomerang kids, and they're putting parent’s finances at risk.

Consumers are still cautious when it comes to their spending habits, despite lower gas prices.

Selling work online may seem daunting, but if you know how and where to start, you can start turning a profit on your passion in no time.

From doling out allowances to teaching their kids how to responsibly spend their money, mothers play an integral role in shaping their children’s money habits.

Through garnishment, an old debt has been repaid, but the credit damage can linger for years. The good news? It fades with time.

Finances can be complicated for those 40 and older. These tips can make your 40s fabulous.

Looking for a bargain in May? Don't buy those power tools for Dad yet. Give Mom a spa visit.

A professor says prepaid debit cards often have high fees and other dangers.

Dave Says: Here's how to repair your financial situation after a marriage dissolves, and how to make children more involved in the household budget. 

Not all telecom stocks are ringing off the hook, but some parts of the sector are worth a jingle.

If your personal credit is in the basement and you want to start up a business, getting a business card will be tough -- but not impossible. 

Boomers forced to financially support their older and younger generations can see their retirement savings take a hit--here's how to make sure that doesn't happen. 

You might think being bearish is a bunch of bull. A risk-averse investor still has many choices.

Sure, they are whizzes when it comes to physics, but how smart are they when it comes to money?