Bypass the glitzy jewelry shops. We name the best Web sites to get top quality at a good price and show you how to choose a stunning stone, sight unseen.
 

Protect yourself -- and your credit card number -- with these tips for safe and secure Web shopping.
 

If money's tight this year, these four tips will help you get your kids to cut back their wish lists and expectations.
 

With shoppers on a tight budget this season, more retailers are bringing back the installment-payment method. Here's where you can find it, and how it works.
 

From paying with cash to saving coins in a jar, these tricks will help you avoid going deep into debt buying gifts this year.
 

Are you a shopping addict, overconfident consumer, status seeker or a smart spender? We consulted the experts to help you identify your true shopping personality.
 

If you know where to look and can work flexible hours, you can earn extra cash to buy gifts or pay down debt.
 

Here are nine great gadgets that let you forget the learning curve and chuck the manual.
 

Young or old, everyone wants tech. And little ones have more choices than ever, from super-cool robots and life-like pets to kid-proof MP3 players and digital cameras.
 

Here are 14 do-gooder gifts: You shop for people on your holiday list and a portion of the proceeds goes to charity.
 

Who really needs another tie, picture frame or video game for the holidays? This year, give a gift they really can use -- a sense of financial security.
 

Looking to simplify this holiday? Here are 15 classic toys that have stood the test of time -- no batteries or earplugs necessary.
 

Find out exactly how much you should tip your letter carrier, babysitter, hairstylist and other service providers at the end of the year.
 

Use these strategies to go over the river and through the woods without spending a small fortune.
 

Find the best travel bargains for airline tickets and cheapest car rentals, hotel rooms and vacation packages, whether you travel in the U.S. or abroad.
 

When flying, you can minimize your change of delay -- and score some travel perks -- with a little knowledge of your passenger rights.
 

Airlines, hotels and rental car companies are finding ever more ways to charge customers additional fees. Here's how to keep down costs.
 

More advice on how to get from point A to point B smoothly and on budget.
 

How to make sure your donation will be put to good use.
 

Can't decide which charity to give to this year? Consider a donor-advised fund.
 

Feeling generous but strapped for cash? Don't feel guilty, get creative. Volunteer, donate your old cell phone or try one of these other no- or low-cash ways to give to charity.
 

Amid the materialism of the holidays, these four tips will help your children focus on helping others.
 

Budding philanthropists can invest their money and give to their favorite charities.
 

Simple, personalized charity groups with the power to make big changes
 

New charitable contribution rules require proof of every cash donation.