WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending rose in August by the most in six months as households stretched to pay for higher gasoline p...
Promising temp-to-perm positions petered out for my husband. Asking for raises lost me clients as a freelance writer. Unemployment ran out. And now, with two kids in preschool, our "trimming down" is more like a Brazilian bikini wax.
WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices fell in May by the most in over three years as households paid less for gasoline, possibly givi...
You work hard every day, doing everything you can to bring more bacon home, and trim the fat from your spending. But it still isn’t enough. If...
If you're feeling poor you're not alone. We're bringing home less money now than when the recession began. According to a newly released report fro...
Key to successful budgeting is a good attitude, consistent communication, and an ongoing commitment.
Seth was in his 20s on spring break in Florida when he fell into a debt trap. Alongside the cocktails on the beach and wet T-shirt contests were credi...
Here are the four financial goals I believe every family should reach before they think about putting cash in their kiddo's college fund.
Few topics provoke such fierce debate in America as fast food. But like it or not, the drive-thru has become more popular than ever with the economy g...
High gas prices might have fallen slightly in recent weeks, but that hasn't stopped Americans from cutting back on other expenses in order to afford p...
Young or old, profligate or prudent, first-time lessee or seasoned buyer, many Americans have little idea of the true financial cost of car ownership. How can we reduce the cost of being mobile?
As Americans, it appears that hope has been genetically engineered into our DNA. So perhaps, in an enormous burst of patriotism, it is time to fear less so that you can do more.
It is no coincidence that the budget surpluses of the Clinton years subsequently led to recessions: government budget surpluses ultimately restrict private sector demand and income growth.
By encouraging affordable pet care, the bill not only promotes animal health and well-being, as well as our well-being, but could also help to stimulate the economy.
The biggest impact on our happiness begins with the difference between thinking about it and doing something (which is a step that most people never take).
As a nation, we have lost our financial way. Founded in the principles of thrift, frugality, and hard work, our beloved country has morphed into a giant financial couch potato.
Gasoline prices, which for months lagged behind the big run-up in the price of oil, are suddenly rising quickly, with some experts saying they could a...
