Lifestyle and Budget

If you make extra car payments each month, here's how to ensure they're applied to principal.

Easy-to-use insurance websites may be convenient, but they also tend to make you spend more. 

Self-driving cars aren't ready for prime time, regulators say.

Under pressure by the feds, public sentiment and rising crash statistics, states pass tougher laws that make texting a moving violation.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs a texting ban bill into law, but there is still plenty of wiggle room to be a distracted driver.

Safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into Ford’s popular F-150 pickup truck related to acceleration issues in some of its newer models.

Hawaii passes new safety laws that bans texting while driving and requires all car occupants to wear seat belts.

Just because you have collision and comprehensive coverage on your vehicle doesn’t mean you should use it for the smallest of incidents.  

As controversial as it may be, the education level of drivers can be taken into account by auto insurance companies.

You can't turn in a leased car as a trade for a used car. Still, there are ways to make a deal.

There are countless ways to use your bonus. Here's how to minimize the buyer's remorse.

Auto sales in May are expected to rise about 8% and the annual sales pace should rebound back above 15 million vehicles--a great economic indicator. 

Why is it that auto insurance companies need to know about your spouse or others that live in your home?  

Scammers target desperate drivers looking for affordable car insurance by ginning up a fake policy.

Car insurance is a requirement to drive a car, but some parts of it just don't seem fair.  A look at three such scenarios.

If you've locked your keys in the car, it's a bad idea to retrieve them by breaking your car's window.  

Colorado legalized marijuana, but how does that affect car insurance?

Understanding the fundamentals of auto insurance is important before buying a car and your first insurance policy. Here's a cheat sheet. 

Many people believe barefoot driving is illegal. It's not -- but it's not smart, either.

Senior citizens who crave a quiet cabin, smooth ride and comfy seats should try these cars.