Personal incomes rose more than expected in December and consumer spending increased for the third straight month, helping the economy slowly recover from the

President Barack Obama on Monday offered help for people struggling to pay bills and care for their families, appealing to a middle-class he says has been

Gasoline prices have declined every day for a week following a similar slide in crude prices this month.

Fashionistas who had to cut out the trips to Bloomie's during the recession can breathe a sigh of relief.

Nokia Corp. said Thursday it will offer free navigation services globally for users of its smart phones, in a drive to counter a similar move by Google Inc.

One Texas mom always knows what's for dinner because she plans it out a year in advance. That may seem like a lot of work, but the thrifty mom says it pays

Falling oil prices are starting to pay off at the pump. Gasoline prices fell Tuesday for the fourth straight day, though the declines have been modest so far.

Verizon Wireless is cutting the price of unlimited call plans. But the largest cell phone carrier in the U.S. is requiring more of its customers to buy data

Want a quick tax refund? File your federal return online and have the refund deposited directly into your bank account.

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For car buyers, four words mean the difference between going home in a new sedan or their old clunker: Your loan is approved.

You may be just catching your breath after finally wrapping up your Christmas shopping. But for deal hunters, more bargains can be had the day after Christmas.

If you didn't get the perfect gift this holiday season and you're worried about having to deal with the nightmare of trying to return it, don't be. There are a

If the wreaths, menorahs and trees were jarring when they appeared before Halloween and you decided to wait to decorate — or if you just plain procrastinated —

While others are blowing their holiday budgets, you can set an example and send a message by giving a gift with a focus on personal finance.