After the devastating losses of the Great Recession, the U.S. has enjoyed one of the longest expansions in its recorded history. For nearly 100 straight months, the U.S. economy has added jobs.

Christmas came early this year for some customers at a New Jersey Walmart. The Walmart Supercenter in Pohatcong Township says an anonymous "secret Santa" has paid off all remaining items on layaway.

As your social circle expands, so does your holiday shopping list. But what happens when you can't really afford to buy gifts for everyone?

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Black Friday is right around the corner, and there's a very strong chance your partner is planning on buying something without you knowing, according to new research.

A solid 70 percent of Americans plan to shop on Black Friday this year, according to a recent NerdWallet study conducted by The Harris Poll. But the nature of a day centered around shopping can almost inevitably lead to overspending.

Keeping the holiday joyous and less stressful means keeping a firm rein on spending.

With the Mega Millions lottery jackpot at a record $1.6 billion, people are snapping up tickets across the U.S.

The cost of staying warm this winter is going to grow for the average American, and it's going to be especially painful for those who rely on heating oil, a federal agency said.

It's a dilemma many 20-somethings face: You badly want to travel the world. But if your bank account could talk, it would say, "Are you kidding?"