According to a poll conducted by ShopSmart, a shopping magazine published by Consumer Reports, 38 percent of couples spend more money when shopping together, and the majority make joint purchasing decisions. (Yesterday)

Question: I think I'm starting to have some debt problems. Because of cash flow problems, I've become overextended on my credit cards and am worried that I'm going to have trouble making payments in the future. What can I do to prevent myself from getting in too much over my head? (11/28/2008)

Even with a new president, the economic recession could drag on through next year. But the good news is that recessions often spark financial opportunities. (11/28/2008)

Pennsylvanians will have more help available than ever before in paying their heating bills this year, thanks to a massive increase in federal funds for the leading heating assistance program and (11/27/2008)

NEW YORK -- Counting dollars this holiday season, Tom De Santes wants to avoid buying high-priced techno gadgets as gifts for his two sons. (11/27/2008)