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Retailers pay an interchange fee to banks every time you buy with your debit card. But new legislation is about to bring these swipe fees down, hurting bank revenues. So, retailers and banks have begun fighting over the rule — in the offices of lawmakers, and on the walls of subway cars.

They sent out decidedly contradictory signals Tuesday, as reports showed holiday spending was up significantly but consumer confidence fell.

The holidays are here, a time for last-minute travel plans and lavish meals with loved ones. Budget-minded San Diegans can save money this winter with a few simple steps.

Over the past six months, Republicans used the White House push for a health care overhaul as a way to build grass-roots energy and rebuild enthusiasm among activists demoralized by the Democratic sweep back in 2008.

One prominent Republican drew the ire of his fellow party members this week by calling the passage of the health care bill the GOP's Waterloo. But Republicans say the issue has lost none of its power to motivate the opposition in the midterm elections and beyond.

Wine blogger and CL contributor Sara Hanson shares a drinking survival guide for the holiday season.

A Seattle company is adding "quick-read" codes to gravestones, allowing cemetery visitors to connect with the dead's life stories. Using their smartphones, passers-by can scan the QR code and access a website that shows photos and other information about the deceased.

Thousands of shoppers lined up at Macy's, Best Buy and other stores nationwide to buy everything from toys to tablets on Black Friday despite the economic downturn and some planned protests of the shopping holiday.

As President Obama tries to refocus on domestic issues, he confronts yet another enemy that's been difficult to eliminate: the laggard economy.

As lawmakers wrestle over what to cut and what to keep in the tight state budget, they're getting some good news about their own wallets. They, along with the governor and other state officials, are g