The day after Thanksgiving is known in retail circles as Black Friday, the most popular shopping day of the year. But it doesn't have to be a day where crowds wear on your nerves and not much gets accomplished.

Everyone's budget is tight this year, but tipping is still expected by those who count it as a considerable part of their income. We asked tipping experts to tell us whom you should consider tipping and amounts that are customary to give.

Battered by the recession, families are scaling back their holiday plans. Here’s why that’s a good thing.

About one quarter of the companies that cut contributions to their employees' 401(k) retirement-savings plans recently have restored the match or plan to do so over the next year, a study by Fidelity Investments has found.

Stock market performance in the most recent bear market was largely a train wreck that left many older investors wondering what to do. Should they purge their investment portfolios of stocks altogether or risk running out of money?

How the reviled Pontiac could lead GM into the future.

Many lenders are offering jumbo mortgages now, but requirements are stricter.

Covering today's hottest financial topics, "The Suze Orman Show" helps people make the connection between self worth and net worth. In a format that's fast-paced, down-to-earth and entertaining, Suze Orman candidly tells her audience the truth about money so viewers can change the course of their financial destiny -- to have more and be more. They will also gain Orman's insight on how to protect themselves financially, resulting in personal empowerment that's exemplified in their bank accounts.

The IRS has 107,831 refund checks that total $123.5 million. Mgith some of that belong to you?

Plan on giving - or using - gift cards this holiday season? Bankrate's 2009 survey will help guide you through the many options available.

Take control of your money and your life!  Renowned financial author and Til Debt Do Us part host Gail Vaz-Oxlade takes a tough-love approach to helping couples in a financial crisis to face reality.

Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions.

Whether you're trying to unload a clunker or sell a car in pristine condition, the DIY method usually offers more potential cash than a trade-in. The key is to master the legwork and the logistics of making the sale.

While many 529 college savings plan investors know all too well that their investments can decline in value, 529 prepaid tuition plan holders may not be aware that their plans may be in trouble, too.

Do you have an asset that you believe will increase significantly in value? Rather than eventually leave it to your heirs, put it in a trust.