Not sure what to do for Mother's Day? We've got budget-friendly ideas for Mom and all the ladies in your life.High hopes and tight budgets can be a bad mix — but gifts that are memorable and meaningful ...

Tired of the gas price rollercoaster? We round up some tips to save you money on fuel.First it’s up, then it’s down…  Next to the weather, gas prices have become a popular topic of conversation. As prices ...

We've got tips for enjoying the outdoors in style -- and on a budget.Ah, warm weather! Gardens aren’t the only outdoor areas getting all the attention this time of year. You’ve likely noticed that outdoor ...

Do you know how to steer clear of the cons? In honour of Fraud Prevention Month, here are six things you can do this March to help keep you and your loved ones safe from fraud.March is Fraud Prevention ...

Looking to make a move? We weigh the pros and cons of condo living -- and what you should know before jumping into the condominium market.You’ll meet all kinds of people at condominium open houses: first ...

Get smart about your job search with these expert tips for seasoned applicants.Looking for a new opportunity? We see a lot of doom and gloom in the news about how tough the market can be for older workers. ...

Do you telecommute or have a home-based business? What you need to know about claiming your office space at tax time.

With energy costs skyrocketing, saving energy means saving money -- and you can still get cash back for eco-friendly upgrades. We tell you where to find the rebate programs and what you need to know to ...

We can't control the economy but these New Year's resolutions can make for better financial health and peace of mind this year.Here are some steps you can take in the New Year to ensure a better financial ...

Not only are they working longer, they're working harder! A new study sheds light on the values and priorities of older employees -- and how they measure up against younger generations.Think older workers ...

Resolve to spend smarter and save more. Online budgeting tools can help to make your New Year happy and (financially) healthy. Is your New Year’s resolution to get personal debt under control or simply ...

Is it your goal to pay down debt? We've got some strategies to help.Debt: surveys say we’re deeper in it, but we’re more eager to get out of it too. Debt has become an ugly word in recent years, and it’s ...

Hold on to your wallets! Find out which scams were big last year -- and how you can avoid them in 2012.No one wants to hand over their hard-earned cash to a criminal, but scammers continue to find sneaky ...

Think today's young adults have it harder than previous generations? You might be right, according to a new U.S. report.Lately we’ve been hearing a lot of about the income gap between the rich and the ...

Make the most of your time indoors with these winter resolutions for your home.After the hustle-and-bustle and decorating frenzy of the holidays, it seems like our homes feel a little emptier in January. ...

You can't job hunt for them, but you can help with the search. What experts say you can do to help your adult children find a job -- and where you should draw the line.They’re back — or perhaps they never ...

Planning ahead for this year's budget? When to hunt for the deals on the items you want.There are some purchases we can’t predict — like replacing an appliance that suddenly gives up the ghost. However, ...

For many, holiday tipping is a long-standing tradition. To tip or not to tip -- and if so, how much? We offer some answers -- and see how much people actually gave last year.It can be hard enough to budget ...

Save your money and protect your personal information online with these consumer-savvy tips.Ah, the joys of online shopping — skip the crowds, shop whenever you want, avoid the parking space nightmares ...

The deals are out there -- but so is deceptive advertising and plenty of fine print. We show you how to get the best deals this holiday season without losing out to impulse buys or sneaky marketing tactics.From ...

Who has been naughty and who has been nice? What you need to know about the good -- and not so good -- shopping policies and the companies behind them.Consumer Reports released its Naughty & Nice list ...

The holidays are expensive enough -- don't waste money on these sneaky shopping pitfalls. Finding the perfect gift isn’t the only challenge you’ll face this holiday season. High-pressure tactics, too-good-to-be-true ...

Are you trying to live more simply or frugally? Here's where you can connect with like-minded people online.If you’ve chosen – or been forced by circumstance – to live on a tight budget, it can seem like ...

How much you should spend on someone else's big day? Etiquette advice and budget-friendly tips to get you through wedding season with your finances in tact.You’re invited to a wedding this year — or perhaps ...

Your bank account isn't feeling the love? Try our tips for surviving wedding season with your budget intact. Ah, wedded bliss… And all the expenses that go along with it. Even if you aren’t involved in ...

Your bank account isn't feeling the love? Try our tips for surviving wedding season with your budget intact. Ah, wedded bliss… And all the expenses that go along with it. Even if you aren’t involved in ...

Your bank account isn't feeling the love? Try our tips for surviving wedding season with your budget intact. Ah, wedded bliss… And all the expenses that go along with it. Even if you aren’t involved in ...

Unlike previous generations, Zoomers aren't quite so inclined to leave money behind.This is an excerpt from The New Old: How the Boomers Are Changing Everything… Again (ECW Press 2008) by David Cravit. ...

These common blunders can compromise your computer or put you at risk for identity theft.The cyber world is fraught with danger. From malignant computer bugs to fraudsters looking to steal our money and ...

These common blunders can compromise your computer or put you at risk for identity theft.The cyber world is fraught with danger. From malignant computer bugs to fraudsters looking to steal our money and ...