Sharon Epperson explains strategies to control spending.

You don’t have to become the boring friend to keep your budget in check. Experts say it’s more about setting realistic boundaries around social spending, planning ahead and building flexibility into ...

Lifestyle creep is typically defined as the practice of spending more money as one earns more money. Did you get a raise? Time for a fancier car. A promotion that doubled your earnings? Time for a ...

Have you ever regretted an impulsive purchase? Do you sometimes spend too much on a whim? Does your credit card bill surprise you? You are not alone. Many people struggle with spending patterns and ...