Morning Call

As many consumers head out to the yard and garden this spring, it's a good idea to keep an eye on spending. Some 85 million U.S. households, or three of...

In polite company, you shouldn't talk about politics, religion or car leasing. That's right. Car leasing elicits emotionally charged and know-it-all arguments from both sides, pro and con. Heated arguments...

Internet-savvy people know that RSS stands for really simple syndication. That refers to frequently updated feeds of content such as news articles. But the acronym could just as easily stand...

Using compact fluorescent light bulbs is a great idea and can save more than $30 on each bulb you replace, even factoring in a higher purchase price. But buying compact...

Folks from earlier generations sometimes shake their heads at the lack of control some young people exhibit when it comes to impulse buying. But that's a bit unfair because the...

For many people, the biggest spending event of the year is not holiday shopping, a vacation trip or back-to-school buying. It's the arrival of the tax refund and deciding what...

Tech-savvy consumers have an advantage for spending their telecommunications dollars smarter. If you know what you're doing with technology and know what to look for, you can save plenty of...

Of the three components of spending FITness--food, insurance and telecommunications--the last one takes the most diligence. Paying attention to spending in these three areas can yield relatively painless spending cuts....

Cigarette smokers have long been assailed for the damaging health effects of their habit. They are often banned from lighting up at work, in restaurants and in public indoor places....

Age discrimination is running rampant in America, and people over 50 should take full advantage of it. Price discounts abound for the more mature crowd, but you have to know...