A boycott may make you feel like you're fighting the good fight. Just don't expect to win.

Acting on impulse is good when you're catching someone who's falling, or swerving to avoid an accident. But when it comes to shopping, it's not your friend.

Hacker attacks on health care databases are on the rise. How safe are your personal medical records?

Higher education is always a good idea, right? Wrong. Some colleges are a total scam.

Big brother knows a lot about how you shop.

Women are fighting for equal pay, but they also have to deal with unequal pricing for certain products. Here's how to become a smarter shopper to avoid the "pink tax."

Buyer beware! Those awesome shopping "perks" you love put you right where the store wants you — reaching into your pocket for more cash.

These retailers may have higher prices, but their above-and-beyond customer service just might make paying the premium worth it.

Getting good service as a patron is a two-way street. If you expect perfect service, you should try to be the perfect customer.