With Christmas expenses looming, this may not be the best time to invest time and money in Halloween costumes. Still, no one wants to be left out of the fun, so we've come up with 50 easy and creative costumes for adults, children, couples and groups that won't cost you an arm and a leg, unless you're a real zombie, that is.

Americans have long struggled with credit card debt and current numbers agree. Nearly 56 percent of Americans carry a monthly unpaid balance. The latest round of government regulations meant to control hidden fees takes effect August 22, but credit card companies will continue to imagine new ways to make money.

Finding the right digital camera for your needs can be a challenge. How many megapixels do I need? How much zoom should I get? What about storage? Here are 8 tips that should make the task of finding the right digital camera much easier.

Several years ago I interviewed a prospective intern who showed up in a top cut so low I could practically see her navel. She slouched into the room, mumbled throughout our little chat, and couldn't remember why she had applied for the job.

In honor of Major League Baseball's annual All-Star Game tomorrow, we bring you 13 teams and their ground-rule-double deals on food, tickets and entertainment.

Planning for retirement isn't a game of hokey pokey. You don't have to put your whole foot in or your whole foot out. Here are five instances in which finding the middle ground may be the wisest decision for your situation.

Bumper stickers tell the world about our political leanings, what bands we love, and and how well our kids are doing in school. Removing those suckers is a nasty job, however, when our band flops, politician goes rogue or child flunks out of school.

From the World's Largest Ball of Twine to the House of Shards, our highways and byways are littered with roadside attractions representing uniquely American obsessions and visions.

Stroll through the aisles of your local toy store and your wallet will whimper. You may take comfort in knowing these shiny plastic things have been tested five ways from Sunday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, but you're paying quite a bit extra for it.

At this very moment, you may very well be sitting on a goldmine of secondary income.  Don't worry about qualifications - the only skills you need to get started are a pulse and a clean bill of health.