The benefits of pet ownership are numerous. They give unconditional love. They’re a forever friend. And they even provide their humans with all kinds of physical benefits—from lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels to more opportunities for exercise and socialization. But they also can come...

Not sure how much money you have—or how much you owe? You’re far from alone, according to a new study from Prudential, the financial services company. The study shows that many American families are struggling with finances. In its first Financial Wellness Census, the company found that one-thir...

Any parent knows it’s not cheap to raise a child. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in one report, found the annual cost can be between about $13,000 and $15,000 per child for the average family of four. That includes food, housing, transportation costs, child care, health care and, amo...