Want to spend less? One way might be to trade in your credit card for a debit card.

Still have a few gifts left to buy? Perhaps most of them? Use these tips to avoid paying retail on last-minute holiday purchases.

Give a more personalized and meaningful gift this year by making it yourself – and still saving money.

If you plan to buy gift bags, wrapping paper, boxes, or bows this holiday season, you're wasting your money. You can impress for much less – just by listening to what my mom says.

The biggest holiday bargains this season may be pieces of plastic. Check out these savings of up to 20 percent.

You want your holidays to be memorable, but not for the wrong reasons. Shopping for that special woman? Here are the top five gifts to avoid and five more you should consider instead.

Finding the perfect gift for a guy isn't easy, we know. But don't beat your head against the wall or make a wild guess – try these. And if all else fails, just ask.

Plus promo codes for Victoria's Secret, Lands' End, Steve Madden, and Origins.

Here's how you can turn your holiday spending into even bigger credit card rewards than usual.

Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.

Black Friday is only hours away. Are you really ready to shop and save?

The shopping season has begun – already feeling short on cash? Here are some cheap toys retailers say are popular this year.

What if you could score big deals on Thanksgiving weekend without driving to the store and waiting in line for hours? Here are three tips to do just that on Cyber Monday.

Credit cards are Santa's little helpers at holiday shopping time, but they can turn you into a grinch when the bills come due.

Could you use a little extra cash for the holidays? Here's a quick list of places to look...

If you're one of the millions clamoring for deals this year, here are some tips to make your shopping day easier and more profitable, along with some of the best deals you'll find at each store.

The Internet has made it possible to prepare for Black Friday beforehand. So, to ensure – right now – that you get the best deals at the best prices on Nov. 25, just follow these three steps from the mob-free comfort of your own home.

Even during the holidays, layaway isn't always worth it. Sometimes you're better off paying with your credit card. But if you're considering layaway, here's how to do your homework first so you get the best value for your money.

With less than two weeks until the biggest shopping day of the year, how's your gift list looking? If you need ideas for presents and tips to save some money, we have lots.

Holiday flights can be expensive and a major cheer-kill. Find out how to lower the stress and the cost of getting to your friends and family for the holidays.

Many companies hire extra help for the holidays. While this typically starts before Halloween and peaks shortly after, a survey from CareerBuilder shows this year's different: Employers are hiring later and paying more.

If you don't want to pay to ship a return back, or if you don't want to stick a loved one with an unwanted gift, you have to read store return policies. Here's how to break them down – plus a list of return policies from some popular stores.