You've probably seen generic versions of drugs at the pharmacy or grocery store and wondered whether the cheaper alternative is as effective as the brand-name drug ...

hands opening a can of beans with a can opener - Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images Generic canned food was a staple in my household growing up. Every meal required at least one canned item. (Hey, some ...

Store brands have improved so much that many now match or even outperform big-name versions. But not everything is worth buying cheap. Knowing which items to save on and which to splurge on helps you ...

Not everything with a brand name is better. In fact, a lot of what you pay for when you buy name-brand products is packaging, ...

Generic groceries cost about 40% less than name brands. Producer Kelly and I showed you the savings last summer when we went shopping for the same exact stuff. I bought generic 32 ounces in the car.

As experts warn that flu season may start earlier this year, they say over-the-counter generic drugs may offer the same ...