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It sounds too good to be true. A new Walmart commercial claims you can feed your entire family a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for about $20. More>>
The recent economic recession has had the good outcome of encouraging Americans to appreciate what they have. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how to have a meaningful holiday, without a big impact on the budget. More>>
Steep layoffs and soaring unemployment among men underlie women's new position on the cusp on the majority of the work force. More>>
Military recruits seek not just an adventure, but a much needed job. Plus the revamped GI Bill has attracted many looking to boost their educational qualifications. More>>
When cold weather arrives, many think of skyrocketing energy bills. Fortunately, there are a few easy and inexpensive things you can do to put a dent in that bill. More>>
With money so tight, you may be ignoring that strange noise coming from under the hood of your car, but Consumer Reports says that could be a big mistake that could turn your car repair into a real horror story. More>>
The next time you open up your paycheck, you'll notice your take home pay is a little less, thanks to the state of California. More>>
You could be in for a big surprise when you open your SDG&E bill. Instead of seeing your "amount due" go up, many people are seeing a serious price drop. More>>
Lured by easier money and shorter prison sentences, Mafia figures and other violent criminals are increasingly moving into fraud involving the government's Medicare health insurance program for the elderly. More>>
Looking for a little extra scratch? You may not get rich, but you can tuck a bit of money away with a few hours in front of the PC, all without getting a full-time job. More>>
This Halloween, instead of ghosts and goblins, it's the economy that has consumers running scared. Plus: A slideshow of the most popular costumes of 2009! More>>
Admitting that you've lost your job can be tough. Dr. Susan Bartell, a New York, offers four helpful tips on how to best tell your family & friends you lost your job. More>>
There are many different strategies for making money in the market but, according to research by a Harvard professor, a plan based solely on emotion is doomed for failure. More>>
Your FICO score summarizes your credit risk and is based on your credit report. If you think yours is too low, here are some ways to give your score a boost. More>>
Your credit report is a detailed listing of all your debts and payments, going back through your entire payment history. Here's a closer look at how to read and understand it. More>>
Here are a few relatively simple ways to keep an eye on your pennies while you're waiting for a brighter economic future to arrive. More>>
Selling a home for less than the debt on the loan, called a "short sale," is not desirable, but sometimes it is necessary for those who face major financial hardship. More>>
Kiplinger's Personal Finance intern Tina Korbe gives recent college grads 6 reasons to consider graduate schools overseas. More>>
Before you strike out on your own, make a game plan, get your finances in order, and get as much advice as you can from other entrepreneurs in the field. More>>
Your insurance needs change drastically when moving from a home to a rental, and prospective renters should take a long, hard look at those insurance needs before they move. More>>
Here are the top ten things every business owner should know about hiring people as independent contractors versus hiring them as employees. More>>
Hobbies, such as woodworking, stamp collecting and scrapbooking, are often done for pleasure, but can result in a profit, and there may be tax implications. More>>
They seem like the American dream, but they are pricey to maintain and fix. More>>
With the bad economy, people need help budgeting their money. A new online tool can track the money you spend in real time. More>>
While home values have declined steeply over the last two years, homeowners have not seen their insurance costs follow the same downward trend. Here's why. More>>
Being thrifty does not have to be painful. With these 12 steps, you can carve some breathing room into your budget without even noticing you have made a change. More>>
Pink slip parties try and put some fun into getting a job when you've lost one. San Diegans are putting their best foot forward to mix a little business with pleasure at the Prado in Balboa Park Wednesday night. More>>
Mandatory water restrictions in San Diego begin on June 1, which means homeowners are looking to cut back on their water bills. You may have a water leak you don't even know about, but a new product can help you detect a leak in just five seconds. More>>
With mandatory water restrictions for the City of San Diego beginning on June 1, homeowners are looking for ways to save every drop. Now there's a new water saving invention that could cut back your dishwashing water by 70 percent. More>>
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Six months ago, Jim Wiseman didn't even have a spare nutrition bar in his kitchen cabinet. More>>
The new car tax started today, meaning your vehicle license fee hike is going up to 1.15 percent. While that might not sound like much, your fee could nearly double. More>>
During this recession, people across the country are cutting back on their expenses by swapping books. One San Diego woman shows us how. More>>
The federal government is trying to make this economy go with more than $1 trillion in recovery money. So how do you get your hands on some of that cash? A tax credit will put you behind the wheel of an electric car. More>>
California drivers will soon have to shell out more money to register a car. That's because the vehicle license fee is going up starting May 19. Some residents are finding out the hard way that the fee is based on the value of your car. More>>
If you've ever wondered how to extend the life of food you buy in the store, here are some tips. More>>
With water rationing and the cost of water going up this summer, it's never been a better time to conserve. One North County inventor promises to save you between one and four gallons a minute. More>>
Believe it or not, this tough economy is making it easier to buy certain products and services. More>>
There's good news if you're looking to rent an apartment instead of buy a home. Rents are falling, and vacancies are rising around the county. More>>
As the nation endures a recession, consumer debt is near $2.6 trillion, but help and advice is out there if you're one of the many Americans in need of it. More>>
In these tough economic times, people are trying to get the most out of their money. When you're living on the cheap, that means squeezing every last drop of product out of containers before going out and buying more. Here are some tricks on how to do it. More>>
With consumers eager to slash their expenses during this tough recession, car lease swaps are on the rise. A website called LeaseTrader.com created a win-win for two San Diego families. More>>
On Wednesday, California's sales tax will increase one percent, but depending on where you shop in the county, you could pay a variety of prices. Another penny may not sound like a lot, but depending on what you buy, it could take a big bite out of your wallet. More>>
If you're in the market for a new place to live, you're in luck. There are some sharp declines in real estate prices. In fact, investors are snatching up condos in the $50,000 range, right here in San Diego. More>>
Who doesn't like good food, and at a great price? Leave it to our Shawn Styles to find a special spot in the East County. He spent some time at Grossmont College in the culinary department, where they are grooming the chefs of the future, and where you can go on Thursday nights and dine. More>>
The three things anyone who vacations in San Diego is looking for are sand, surf and sun. However, the lackluster economy - driven by fears of job loss and instability - is now affecting the vacation rentals along the coast. More>>
Trying to clean up your financial act these days? Well, "Real Simple" Magazine is trying to make it real simple for you to avoid common money mistakes that start small, but end up being big headaches. More>>
The IRS has ways to help financially distressed taxpayers maximize their refunds and speed payments while providing help to people struggling to meet their tax obligations. More>>
Some of the biggest companies in America have watched their stock prices tumble in recent months. In this Your Money report, an investment expert tells News 8 why buying bargain stocks could double or even triple your money. More>>
When it comes to feeding you and your family, you always want the best. But sometimes the best can burn a hole in your pocketbook. Now relief is in sight. A new study by "Our City: San Diego" shows residents where to shop on the cheap without sacrificing quality. More>>
When it comes to saving money, sometimes it's necessary to resort to extreme measures. Most people won't make drastic cuts because of the inconvenience, but there are a number of expenses you can slash when you fall on hard times. More>>
It almost sounds un-American to oppose buying American-made products only, but a San Diego State University class tells News 8 why they think patriotism doesn't always pay. More>>
It's an awkward situation that's coming up more and more. You know someone that has been laid off and you meet up with them for dinner or drinks. But what kind of message are you sending if you offer to pay for them - or even if you don't? More>>
In these tough economic times, everyone is trying to find ways to save a few bucks. You'll be happy to know that it's not that hard to cut costs around the house and in your everyday life, but certain cuts could end up costing you more down the road. More>>
Buying at the bottom of a real estate cycle can be extremely tempting, especially with low-priced foreclosure properties. But with opportunity comes danger. More>>
The bad economy is affecting every aspect of people's lives, including dating. Being in debt is now on the list of turnoffs in the dating world. The amount of money you owe can affect your love life. More>>
Between chocolates, dinner and flowers, Valentine's Day can really break the bank. But even in these tough economic times, there are creative ways to show your love... and save some cash. More>>
Paying tuition at a top university is challenging for students and their parents, even during good economic times. U.C. San Diego is making every dollar count. More>>
President Obama says he wants to help Main Street, not Wall Street, with a stimulus package. If approved, part of that package would include a $7,500 tax credit for first time home buyers. That government gift would be your money to keep. More>>
Although millions of Americans are searching for jobs, many more are looking for love. News 8 talks to San Diego's Dating Coach about building recession relationships. More>>
The nation's deep recession has put the brakes on new car sales, which means many dealers are desperate to make a deal. A new website makes it easy to drive a hard bargain. More>>
Financial worries have forced many of us to tighten up our purse strings lately, but it's not always easy to cut back, especially if you don't keep track of where your money goes in the first place. Just in time for your New Year's resolutions, Consumer Reports has all you need to know about setting a household budget. More>>
This time of year, thousands of us have decided to get back into shape. For many, that means shopping around for a gym to help get a jump-start on that goal. But don't get muscled into signing up for a fitness club before doing your homework. More>>
The economic downturn has one positive consequence - people are more focused on saving money and paying off their debt. For those who have run up their credit cards, the average amount owed is more than $16,000. And with that much on the line, it pays to be strategic about paying off your debts. More>>
You can make a game out of saving money on your grocery bill. It's called the TheGroceryGame.com, and it leads you to deep discounts. More>>
Any parent will tell you birthday parties for the kids can get very expensive. News 8 has birthday parties on the cheap. More>>
Aggressive rate increases on credit cards are threatening to push struggling families into bankruptcy, but you can avoid the surprise of soaring rates. More>>
With the economy in the trash can, more and more shoppers are looking for ways to save a buck. Local thrift stores are reporting a huge surge in sales, but there are some do-s and don'ts More>>
Falling gasoline prices will provide some stimulus to the economy. But how much? More>>
University of San Diego economist Alan Gin said his index of local economic indicators fell 2.3 percent in October, the biggest one-month change in the index in either direction for his data going back to 1977. More>>
During San Diego's real estate downturn, you may decide to stay in your house longer and possibly remodel. But which projects give you the biggest bang for you resale buck? More>>
Just getting by can be hard enough in these tough economic times. So for some people in unhappy marriages, the financial reality of living apart is just too much to handle. The bad economy is prompting some people to stay in bad marriages. More>>
Following an expensive gift giving season, the last thing your budget needs in a pricey New Year's Eve out on the town. More>>
During these tough economic times when we're all cutting back on our expenses, you can turn to your local playground to exercise. Playgrounds are filled with fitness equipment - swings, benches and monkey More>>
News 8 has great gift giving ideas for the man in your life for $20 or less. More>>
Thinking of giving gift cards this holiday season? You're not alone. More than $100 billion will be spent on gift cards this year. But if you're not careful, you could end up with a worthless piece of plastic. More>>
With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, many families are on tighter budgets this year. But many children don't understand, and they have big wishes for what they'll find under the tree. Santa More>>
For many parents now doing their holiday shopping, the cost of keeping their kids entertained with the latest toys can add up quickly. But now there's a locally-based alternative to buying toys, helping you not only save money, but the environment as well. More>>
Forget the mall. Save money -- and your sanity -- this Thanksgiving weekend with these money-minded alternatives to shopping frenzy. More>>
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The San Diego Police Department is warning the public after receiving reports of a scam targeting elderly Hispanic women at two local strip malls. More>>
It's a CBS smash hit. Since "The Mentalist" made its debut last season, the show has captured a consistent top 10 spot in the ratings, an Emmy nomination and the coveted Thursday 10 p.m. time slot. More>>
Big Red has now undergone a rare, life-altering surgery in the East County to repair a shattered leg and have a second chance at a good life. More>>
It sounds too good to be true. A new Walmart commercial claims you can feed your entire family a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for about $20. More>>
Three rewards totaling $16,000 were on offer today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the "Geezer Bandit." More>>
At Crawford High School, welcome to Jonathan Winn's advanced calculus class. It's a class so popular and diverse it can't be confined to a single classroom or taught in a conventional method. More>>
The News 8 CrimeFighters need your help to identify a handful of suspected credit card thieves. El Cajon police have posted surveillance photos online, hoping somebody will recognize these criminals and come forward. More>>
