Long before the sweltering summer humidity dissipated, before the leaves changed into vibrant reds, oranges and yellows and before football games and halftime shows were the weekend entertainment, Americans were planning ahead for upcoming holiday expenses. In the Western Union Money Mindset Survey taken... 

Sure, you could get up at 1 am on Friday morning and go stand in line in some godforsaken parking lot outside a Wal-Mart. People do all kinds of dumb things. But for those that prefer to sleep off the turkey and avoiding the crowds, there’s still some seriously hot savings to be had on Friday online,... 

It’s wild. It’s a ritual. And it’s one way to save money on holiday gifts in these financially trying times. But blazing out in the early morning hours after Thanksgiving to hit stores for “door-buster” sales that often start at midnight sure isn’t the only way to... 

With existing home sales lagging and new home construction sales soft, many Americans are making the decision to sit tight in their existing homes – but that doesn’t mean they’re taking their living space for granted. Room makeovers are actually on the increase, as today’s homeowners are now... 

Do you look through home design magazines with envy, wishing you could create the same type of high-style, inspired looks featured on their glossy pages? Do you dream of what you would do to your home if you only had the budget? Your resources may be limited, but your home decor doesn’t have to reflect... 

Q: My travel budget is tighter than ever; are there any new ways I can use hotel rewards points to help fund my vacation? A: The troubled economy has hit the travel industry hard this year as strapped consumers postpone trips or vacation closer to home. For those still hoping to get away while keeping...