Even gift cards have fees.  It's so easy for you to buy gift cards now.  They're in the grocery store, the drug store, and online.  But,before you buy, make sure you read the fine print.  Janna Herron, of www.bankrate.com  says if there are fees, they are printed on the back ... Read more!

Whether you see discounts on toys this holiday season depends on how aggressive the retailers want to be, says Linda Bolton Weiser, who follows Mattel for Carris and Company.  Weiser says Mattel has more of the hottest toys this year, topping Hasbro, which is the number two toymaker.  Barbie had ... Read more!

Why are you seeing so many credit card offers in the mail?  Credit card companies want your business now.  Ben Woolsey ofwww.creditcards.com says during th financial crisis, banks stepped back from marketing because 11% of their account balances were uncollectible.  Things have changed now "They're able to borrow from ... Read more!

Before you book a hotel with a rooftop pool or an elite gym, make sure you're not paying extra for those perks.  You might be seeing new fees the next time you check into a hotel - but Jill Rosenberg, a group manager at triple-A travel, says it's not like ... Read more!

You've seen what people say on the web and in social media - just about anything.  Not so on Angie's list, because only paid-members can post, and those posts are not anonymous.  Angie Hicks started collecting reviews of service companies back in the 90's.  Her publication stepped up to www.angieslist.com ... Read more!

There's a change coming to your 401-K plan on December 27th.  The Federal Labor Department is changing the rules, so it's easier for you to receive investment advice.  CPA Avery Neumark at RSSM and Company says until now, advisors were very restricted.  The idea was to keep them from pushing ... Read more!

Were you ever tempted to hire a company to clean up an old issue on your credit report?  Don't do it, says Tom Carter, Senior Attorney with the Federal Trade Commission.  "They make wild promises that they can remove accurate information or information that is less than seven years old.  ... Read more!

What's the cheapest place to buy your groceries?  Analyst Michael Kaera at Morningstar says it is COSTCO, where you have to pay to join, but after that, it' a good deal.   "Virtually all of Costco's profits come from the membership fee - you pay it, and everything is sold ... Read more!

There's a new type of credit score that could help you if you're shopping for a mortgage.  The company Core-Logic has come up with a broader view of credit.  The new report, called "Core-Score" includes information not usually included in a credit report.  It also has rental information, so first-time ... Read more!

What's the most important thing you can do to keep your car longer? Change your oil ON TIME, don't put it off.  Neale Kuperman is a director of the National Auto Dealers Association, and he is a Toyota dealer.  He says picture oil looking like water flowing, and then it ... Read more!