Author: Janna Herron, USA TODAY

The slowest months for home sales is November through February. But if you need to sell your home then, here’s how to stage it for a quick sale.

Stocks largely closed lower on Friday, led by shares in energy companies and fueled by renewed concerns over global oil production.

Americans are forecast to spend more than $1,000 during the holidays. Many people turn to personal loans to finance that spending.

You’ll likely be asked to sign up for a store credit card while holiday-shopping this year. Whether you should depends on your financial discipline.

Americans are expected to spend more on gifts this holiday season. Here are three ways to stay on budget but maintain the festive spirit.

Americans are expected to spend $1,007this holiday season, most of it on gifts. Here are how some families are managing on limited budgets.

Americans plan to spend more than $1,000 this holiday season. Tap the credit card rewards you’ve earned this year to help stay under budget.

Whether you’re an older first-time buyer or this is your second go-around, a house purchase later in life comes with considerations unique to seniors.

The share of homebuyers over 55 has more than doubled the last 15 years. Andfirst-time owners accountfor 9 percent of that senior group.

Super-low inventory and rising prices framed this year’s housing market. But a closer look at the buyers and sellers reveals other trends.