As families struggle with the harsh realities of today's rough economy, many are forced to make tough decisions about what things they can do without. (Today)

If you carry a balance on your credit cards you could be in for a jolt. (Today)

Frugality is making a comeback. Fearful that economic conditions could get worse and stay that way, Americans are showing an enthusiasm for thriftiness not seen in decades. (Yesterday)

WASHINGTON -- American consumers hit by a seemingly endless stream of bad news, from vanishing jobs to shrinking retirement accounts, got a small dose of relief: lower prices at stores. (Yesterday)

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Warehouse club operator BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. said today that its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 24 percent, helped by shoppers hunting for bargains on food, gasoline and other staples. (Yesterday)