Smart Spending

A new week, a new uber-frugal consumer. Here’s why Sarah Barrand is our inaugural pick.

It seems everyone these days has a bad car dealership experience or two to share. Here are some of the most serious complaints we found online.

While we wait for a revival and focus on survival, let’s make the best of the situation by finding the best bank interest rate deals out there.

Which iPhone apps will make your life easier?

How much would you pay for a few seconds of stardom?  How about the price of a pair of socks?

A new poll found a third of U.S. adults said they would spend less on gifts this year than in 2008.

Subscriptions to magazines, DVD services, and wine clubs can be affordable and thoughtful gifts. Here are a few of the best options.

Who said American manufacturing is dead? Ford posted a killer surprise profit and the company has strong brand loyalty, too.

Did you miss one of our eerily awesome Halloween stories this week? Don't worry, here's your frugal guide to the horrifying holiday.

A new Consumer Financial Protection Agency would have broad authority but big gaps with an exemption for auto dealers.