A little research and planning can help you get the best deals on Black Friday

| |Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year. The key to finding the best deals is right on your computer.Read more

Do research before buying extended warranties on electronics

| |Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Consumer Reports calls the warranties mostly "bad investments."Read more

Retailers serving up holiday deals online

| |Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009

Ghosts and goblins may be gone for now, but that doesn't mean some favorite retailers aren't returning from the dead ahead of this holiday shopping season.Read more

Plagued by public mistrust, Texas builder watchdog agency prepares to shut down

| |Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

The state agency responsible for protecting consumers from faulty home construction and remodeling is in the process of shutting its doors, leaving home buyers to fend for themselves in disputes with builders.Read more

Adding teen to car insurance policy doesn't have to hurt

| |Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

Follow these strategies and you could end up saving hundreds of dollars.Read more

As many get early start on holiday shopping, retailers offer twists, deals

| |Thursday, Oct. 08, 2009

The holiday shopping season has officially been launched, and the key word this year among consumers is frugality.Read more

Two places where you can get your credit scores for free

| |Thursday, Oct. 01, 2009

Credit scores matter to everybody these days. Whether applying for a loan, an apartment -- even a job -- or buying insurance, your three-digit number can help determine companies' perception of your creditworthiness and financial character.Read more

Overdraft protection is confusing, convoluted -- and costly

| Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009

Banks have made a steadily growing income from overdraft fees since 2001.Read more

More students turning to peer-to-peer loans to pay for college

| |Thursday, Sep. 17, 2009

Peer-to-peer loans can come in many forms and can be found online.Read more

E-coupons make saving at the grocery store simple

| |Thursday, Sep. 10, 2009

More people are taking advantage of discounts at the grocery store.Read more