Personal Finance

Consumers don’t plan to do much shopping with their 2018 tax refunds.

Volatility in the financial markets is taking a bite out of the confidence of U.S. consumers, who are also feeling less optimistic about the job outlook.

The amount spent on “spontaneous drunk purchases” is soaring in the United States.

After some rough going due to the partial government shutdown and stock market fluctuations, consumers are feeling more positive about the economy — at least most of them are.

Consumers’ income tax refunds present opportunities to retailers — particularly those in the home sector.

Stores in Philadelphia that do not accept cash will be fined when a new law takes effect this summer.

U.S. consumers were feeling more confident about the economy in February amid decreased volatility in the stock market and the end of the partial government shutdown.

Apple and Goldman Sachs Group are preparing a new type of credit card.