Learning to Discount All Those Juicy Discount Offers

While saving money is important, many offers have a downside. Here are some of the ways we get lulled into thinking we are getting a good deal when we may not be.

Nervous About Social Security? Better Prepare Now

If the government has to change Social Security, people may need to put aside a lot more money to make up for any reduction in benefits.

Benefits face 'radical' shake-up

Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.

City reduces future worker retirement benefits

If money grew on trees, Hermosa Beach officials would already be grabbing their rakes and leaf bags anticipating a great fall. Thats because in November, the city will begin reducing the retirement benefits for any new hires, saving piles of money from here on out.

Money-Saving Cloth Diapers Make Comeback

One of the biggest expenses of having a baby is the cost of disposable diapers. But WDSU consumer reporter Melanie Hebert reports that more parents are turning back to cloth diapers to lift the strain on their wallets and the environment.