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With so many choices on the shelves, it's hard to know the best pick for your buck.

Three-quarters of Americans remain largely cautious of their spending and wary of the stock market despite the S&P 500's historic run.

Hurricane season is back. Could this year's tropical storm total approach last year's destruction?

It's called virtual kidnapping and it is spreading. The extortion scheme is so effective that many terrified people fall victim to it. Callers convince victims that their son or daughter has been taken and demand money to save them. 

As Samantha Bee and Roseanne Barr learned, a controversy can explode into a scandal in record time, and can be costly.

The U.S. dollar's rally may mean vacations you once thought were out of reach are now affordable. 

NYU announced it will cover the full tuition cost for all medical students regardless of need. But not everyone believes the gift will achieve this goal.

The Queen of Soul joins the list of famous stars who have done no estate planning. That's one celebrity trend you should avoid.

With unemployment dropping, companies are getting creative when it comes to retaining top talent — but their efforts may have hidden downsides.

The three major credit rating firms have changed the way they deal with negative credit information, including unpaid bills and debts. The result: People are seeing their scores edge up. 

A historic town in Maryland, barely a blip on the map, is a blueprint for developing disaster: real estate development in the face of increasingly wet weather.

Believe in Yourself is on a mission to teach young women to empower themselves.

What toys will kids be clamoring for this holiday season? Here's what Parents Magazine thinks.

The fees you are coughing up for your mutual and exchange-traded funds take a huge toll on potential investment returns over time.  

"You can go out and build a business from absolutely nothing," says BlackLine founder Therese Tucker.

He does it to save lives.

There are more options for refinancing student loans. But there can be drawbacks, as well.

As Samantha Bee and Roseanne Barr learned, a controversy can explode into a scandal in record time, and can be costly.

Some of this year’s best-selling toys could be dangerous.

Jaequan Faulkner's self-made job was in jeopardy after someone sent an e-mail complaint.

These are the best savings accounts.

Most students are navigating new financial territory when they reach college. Here's how to avoid costly mistakes.

The Trump Administration tariffs have been in place for several weeks. Will the trade war cost you more for the things you buy? “Absolutely,” a former U.S. trade official tells CNBC’s On The Money.

Renting a car this summer? Watch out for hidden fees.

Single use plastic straws are a small thing that’s stirred up a big controversy, mainly because of its impact on the environment. It’s prompted a growing number of major companies to abandon something that’s almost iconic in American dining culture.

Misunderstanding these aspects of Social Security could cause you to miss out on the most money.

KiwiCo's Sandra Oh Lin left the corporate world to inspire kids to get off their screens and become hands-on creative thinkers. Her e-commerce company is growing, providing unique projects to preschoolers, young adults and everyone in between. 

ATM skimming is on the rise and getting more sophisticated.

Would you pay $35 to do yoga with a goat on your back?