Lifestyle and Budget

People who have idle cash and want a little return should weigh interest-bearing checking.

Creditors can nab your savings with a bank levy. Can they go after your parents?

High-yield checking doesn't pay as much as it did last year. Find out what else has changed.

Married couples often have joint checking accounts. Here are five reasons to go it alone.

Here are seven signs that household finances got stronger in the first quarter of the year, here's hoping the trend continues. 

Risk doesn’t take a summer vacation. Time to turn up the heat on your insurance coverage?

This boyfriend wants help paying the mortgage and bills, but won't share equity in the home.

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.