Debt collection calls are something you can handle on your own with a little forward thinking, provided you understand what the debt collector is going to do.

Think you should not leave your laptop plugged in, that you need expensive HDMI cables, or that 1080p is better than 720p?

Just because it is in the sales flyer doesn’t mean it is a deal. It’s one of the tricky ways stores try to get shoppers to part with their money.

Filling your cabinets or pantry with a few useful staples can be the difference between a trip to the grocery store each and every week versus once or twice a month.

For the first time in this nation's history, total student loan debt has surpassed total credit card debt.

Your coupons are clipped. You head to the busy, crowded store with a pocket or purse stuffed full – confident you’re ready. Then you get to the shelf. How many of that coupon did you have?

If you are going to use credit cards, you might as well get the most possible benefit from them.

The average cost for graduation gifts is about $50. You don't need to spend nearly that much while still giving a thoughtful, useful gift.

If you have a high school senior, you’re headed into the final high school days. Don’t forget to prepare them for everyday life amid all the special days.

College students who face thousands of dollars in academic debt may need to jump on the job hunt sooner than expected. Here are seven practical gifts job-seeking college graduates will appreciate.

Shopping by the calendar is an important principle to cutting your grocery bill in half and getting some great ‘Extreme Couponing’ savings.

When it comes to pricing insurance there are many variables which help you decide. First and foremost is often the monthly cost of the insurance policy.

There could be exceptions, but generally these gifts aren't wanted, aren't appropriate for the occasion or are thoughtless.

Now that the torrential downfalls of April are hopefully behind us, it is just a matter of time before crops start sprouting and a bounty of fresh and local food becomes available across the nation.

Beans, tomatoes, greens and a dash of extra-virgin olive oil makes this the perfect healthy Mediterranean meal. Need meat with your meals? This makes a great side too.

I have been having so much fun testing out “As Seen On TV” products and this month I decided to see how Sticky Buddy works.

Mother’s Day doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to make it meaningful.

Feeding your four-legged friends can take a significant bite out of your budget, particularly if you are buying premium foods or have a couple jumbo-sized dogs in the house.

You’re caught between two prices: a well-known name brand and a generic that’s cheaper, but may not be as good. Here are four tips to help you decide which to pick.

Shopping with young ones can become a stressful battle of wills. Two minutes in the door, and the whining and begging begins.

For many single moms the idea of saving money is laughable. We barely make enough to make ends meet much less set some aside for use later.

Statistically, the average price of a salon gel manicure is $30 to $40 and lasts for about three weeks. I decided to check out a home kit and see if it really worked and if I’d save money.

The winter snow is melted, and it’s left behind dirt. A lot of it. Both inside and outside. The good news is that Spring is a traditional time to clean, and stores and manufacturers never ignore tradition!

Many consumers have said that seeing their credit score causes anxiety. There are also quite a bit of misconceptions and myths that people make up about credit scores.

The hassle of doing your taxes is still a very fresh memory. Use that as motivation to take a few steps now to make next year's tax preparation much less stressful.