Six rules for better shopping.

One reason Walgreens chose not to move to the UK: it's a consumer-facing company.

Forget the weekends. Spend your money mid-week in order to get the best deals.

To tip or not to tip? Starbucks is trying to make that decision as easy as a text message.

What to do when a negative customer service experience turns into a nightmare? LA Times consumer columnist David Lazarus discusses how to assert your consumer rights to achieve satisfaction.

Can we afford the consumer economy? Yes, but there are costs. And not all of them have dollar signs attached. Let's talk about values.

Most people remember the idea of the free market's "invisible hand," but it turns out, Adam Smith had a lot to say about consumers, too.