Lifestyle and Budget

Not all mechanics are dishonest, but to avoid being ripped off, experts say the best defense is going into the situation armed with as much information as possible. 

When you decide to stop driving, make sure you stop paying for car insurance, too. Here is how.

U.S. driver's license tests are relatively easy, experts say, yet huge numbers of would-be drivers fail.

What type of car insurance coverage must you have to make a claim for your car after hitting a fire hydrant?  What happens if the hydrant is damaged too?

Car insurance becomes a hot-button issue in Canada, where four provinces offer a public option.

U.S. regulators are nearing settlements with multiple banks and broker ICAP PLC for allegedly manipulating a financial benchmark used to calculate a wide range of interest-rate products, according to people familiar with the matter.

A look at the 10 biggest volume decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading: ASB Bancorp Inc. : Approximately 100 shares changed hands, a 96.8 decrease from its 65-day average volume.

The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the broad application of a federal anti-bank fraud law.

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate relationships, but consider putting a little time aside this month to discuss money.

It's nearly Valentine's Day, and I'm not opposed to spending a little money to give bon bons, bouquets, and bling to your loved one.

The federal government has made borrowing money easier for homebuyers with less traditional housing situations and lower incomes while making it more difficult for buyers with burdensome student ...

More than one-third of respondents in Consumer Reports’ national homeownership survey of more than 1,500 millennials said they didn’t own a home because they hadn’t saved enough for a down paymen...

Americans set a record for new car purchases in 2015, with nearly 17.5 million shiny vehicles rolling off dealer lots in 2015.

If you shop for a personal loan in 2016, follow these tips for the best deal.

According to new research, Millennials want more when it comes to mobile banking.  

ATMs are arguably the most convenient way to get cash, but if you’re not paying attention, that convenience can take a serious toll on your bank account.

It’s the dirty secret in banking. Bank employees often steal personal account information from bank customers so as to rob money from bank accounts or commit fraud via identity theft, and few banks seem immune.

Phishing, scamming and stolen identity problems — we have all heard about them. But how do you ensure that you don’t become a victim?

Last month, Facebook announced that users of Messenger would soon be able to send money directly to another user. Learn how this new service will work.

Did you know that you may already have free cell phone protection via your credit card? Learn what you need to know to protect your phone.