According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spent roughly $61.4 billion on their pets in 2011. Dividing the findings by household, the spending comes out to $500 per household. Read more »

With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »

In preparation for the holiday weekend, the Better Business Bureau released advice on its website to avoid Memorial Day scams directed at military personnel. Read more »

There are many joys and benefits of coming together in a union with the person you love. However, balancing your budget is not one of those joys. Read more »

The housing market may be on its way to another bubble, according to a new article that ran Thursday on Bloomberg.com. Read more »

According to a new study by the Institute of Economic Affairs, retiring may have a negative effect on one's health. Read more »

Cyprus may presell the country's offshore natural gas reserves to raise cash quickly and pull it out of its deep financial crisis, the country's finance minister said Thursday. Read more »

Yes, the debate about owning gold as an investment will likely always rage on. Just be careful not to make significant moves with your money based on emotion — and in this gold environment,... Read more »

With the increasing problem of identity theft, the Consumer Federation of America has released a new set of tips to avoid being tricked by false organizations designed to steal personal... Read more »

A plunge in the cost of gas drove down a measure of U.S. consumer prices last month by the most since December 2008. Excluding the drop in fuel costs, prices were largely unchanged. Read more »

Joe Gross, self-professed 'National Mortgage Expert,' talks about the pros and cons of home mortgages in today's economy. Read more »

A new smartphone app called Buycott will help consumers determine whether the products they buy are owned by companies whose values align with their own. Read more »

You don’t have to break the bank or go into debt to throw your perfect wedding. There are lots of wedding expenses that can be easily downsized, or avoided altogether. Read more »

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According to a recent report by The Vanguard Group, consumer credit increased only $8 billion in March, the smallest it’s been in eight months. Read more »

Paying off a home mortgage early has some advantages — and some dangers. Read more »

On average, people may have money in their retirement accounts, but the median shows that half of Americans are unprepared for retirement. Read more »

When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping. Read more »

Germany's finance minister has called for caution as the European Union draws up plans to wind up failing banks, suggesting that the 27-country group risks losing credibility if it tries to set up... Read more »

While American workers are showing some signs of more confidence in the economy, there are lingering doubts that make them feel less optimistic about their jobs and economic future. Read more »

The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said the angry backlash from local officials, some... Read more »

When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping. Read more »

A new study released this month by the Peterson Institute for International Economics has challenged previously conceived notions of the benefits of homeownership. Read more »

Because of the rising expenses, nursing home care has risen to an average annual median rate of $83,950 in 2013, a large leap from a median of $67,527 in 2008. Read more »

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has broadened its oversight beyond banks and now monitors a wide-range of financial institutions that could hasten another financial crisis, Chairman Ben... Read more »