Every fall, my husband and I sneak away for a vacation in New England. We fly into the same airport, drive the same routes and stay at the same inns. It has become a tradition, a romantic getaway we ...

Some hobbies require a second income just to afford them. Golf, skiing, photography with professional gear -- those can run into the thousands before you’ve even broken a sweat. But the best hobbies?

Dear Mary: It’s been years now since my husband and I finished a debt repayment program offered through our local Catholic Charities, based on your philosophies and book “The Financially Confident ...

Shopping is my thing. I love the thrill of the hunt, the feeling of discovery and the joy of a bargain. I find it satisfying in ways I can't fully describe. I want to experience the feeling as often ...