Americans' FICO scores are on the rise. What's going on?

The street-side retailers lost their cultural dominance; now they're losing sales.

Consumers, heartened by more secure jobs and fatter paychecks, are starting to spend.

Think of it as an optimism indicator.

Continued low oil prices mean airlines are saving billions of dollars.

New consumer sentiment numbers come out tomorrow – and they’re not (all) free.

The company says it’ll start a new chain aimed at those darn millennials.

A discussion of highlights from the week's news.

Malls have become more nimble, offering specialized services and experiences you can't find online.

Unlimited data plans, unlimited airline miles, all-you-can eat buffets — looking at the logic (or lack of) behind companies that launch all-you-can-eat plans.