With health care costs—and unemployment—surging, more people are likely to qualify for the medical expenses deduction than in years past.

You've figured out your holiday gift list. The next question: How to pay for purchases? Here, the best ways to pay for different items on your list this winter.

Consumers who skipped Black Friday shopping haven't necessarily missed out on all the best deals of the holiday season, but they shouldn't hold out too long, or they may find themselves out of luck.

Elementary- and secondary-school teachers and certain other educators are allowed to deduct as much as $250 a year for unreimbursed costs of school supplies.

Thanks to a 50-50 joint venture with Discovery Communications, Oprah Winfrey will realize her longtime dream of having her own network and get immediate access to 70 million homes.

The Yuletide season is approaching, bringing with it that annual challenge of what to give the ones we love, but also providing a chance to give educational gifts that help people learn how to invest and save.

Medical identity theft has grown during the recession as more uninsured people use the coverage of a friend, relative or even a stranger to get care.

It's the season of giving back, and people thinking about going to work for a nonprofit should think about volunteering or approaching organizations as a donor first.