Extracurriculars

Although the prices and release speeds of theatre-to-DVD movies seem to change mildly every year, as consumers, we've gotten pretty comfortable with the new millennium mechanism of delivering movies to consumers. First, you have your movie theatres, where the blockbusters and more successful...

In China, we know one blonde who isn't having more fun. Barbie, the quintessential American doll, packed her perfectly accessorized bags after her Shanghai flagship store closed. It was the world's second Barbie store, but it dwarfed the scale of the first, established in Buenos Aires. The 35,000...

Love is a many splendored thing, but sometimes money is not one of its most splendid aspects. Our friends at Deals.com have put together this lovely infographic that explores the relationship of our hearts vs. our wallets.

The Super Bowl is ripe for scam artists looking to lure excited fans away from their money. Pennsylvania's Acting Attorney General Bill Ryan says he's seeing bogus sweepstakes offers, fake travel packages and phony ticket offers, and wants people to beware. "It's important for football fans to...

Decided that 2011 will be the year of the treadmill and spinning class for you? Better read all the fine print before signing an expensive gym contract. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray says checking the cancellation policy is particularly important (not that we're saying you're going to...

Last month we told you about some tasks you're better off letting the pros handle--because messing up could cost you way more than you'd ever save by doing it yourself. But if you're looking for ways to save money, there are a number of tasks you can handle. Some are jobs anybody can do; others...

Want to give a living, breathing gift for Christmas? Here are a few low-cost pets to ponder for the holidays. Unlike dogs or cats, which can run up big bills and require care your family might not be ready to provide, the following critters won't take a big bite out of your budget or lifestyle,...