Recent graduates can use these 10 tips to avoid scams in the marketplace.

Some companies use “free” trial offers as a lure, but don’t make their cancellation policies obvious. The result? You could end up paying for a product every month, whether you like it or not.

Extended warranties provide for the repair or maintenance of a product for a specific time. Depending on the terms, an extended warranty may not be worth the expense.

What’s a buying plan? Here’s what you need to know before you sign up.

Shopping online is convenient and efficient; these tips can help minimize hassles that may crop up.

When you use layaway, you put down a deposit and pay for the item over time. You take the item home only after you’ve paid for it in full. Ask questions about how particular layaway plans work.

Textiles labeled bamboo are rayon, and manufactured using a process that releases toxins into the air.

Learn how to know whether a product or package is recyclable or made of recycled materials.

Regardless of whether you’re shopping for silver, turquoise, or one-of-a-kind pottery or woven items, read these tips for buying genuine American Indian arts and crafts.

Get the keys to hiring a reputable — and local — locksmith.  

Your phone bill may be higher than it should be. Learn how to find and fight mystery — and meaningless — charges crammed onto your bill.

Ask these important questions before you enroll your teenager in a residential treatment program.

Planning a funeral is an emotional experience. These practical tips can help.

In most parts of the country, used mattresses can be resold as long as they meet certain labeling requirements.