Personal Economics

Factbox: What happens in a U.S. government shutdown?

By Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker and Richard Cowan and Susan Cornwell and Amanda Becker, Reuters

In shutdowns, nonessential government employees are furloughed, or placed on temporary unpaid leave. Workers deemed essential, including those dealing with public safety and national security, keep...
Delaware Sues Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors Over Epidemic

By Nate Raymond, Reuters

(Reuters) - Delaware on Friday became the latest state to file a lawsuit accusing corporations of helping fuel the national opioid epidemic, suing a wide range of companies involved in making,...
Trump's drug czar nominee withdraws from consideration

By Sarah N. Lynch and Makini Brice, Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. lawmaker who was President Donald Trump's pick for drug czar withdrew on Tuesday after a report he spearheaded a bill that hurt the government's ability to crack down...
6 Tips for Renovating Your Home Without Getting Ripped Off

By Beth Braverman

Follow these steps to make sure that you’re not spending more than you need to on your home improvement projects.
The Risk That’s Growing Once Again in the Housing Market

By Diana Olick, CNBC

Homebuyers are increasingly opting to put less money down when purchasing their homes, increasing their risk should the housing market, and specifically home prices, falter yet again.

Making a Big Money Move? Why You Should Probably Consult a Financial Adviser

By Beth Pinsker, Reuters

People hire financial advisers with the very obvious goal of getting advice on how to handle their money. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? Some advisers say...
Are Fidget Spinners Dangerous? Consumer Group Issues a Warning

By Beth Braverman

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning that fidget spinners might not be suitable for everyone.
The Best City in America for Working Parents

By Beth Braverman

While it’s tough for working parents across the country, there are some cities where the load is a bit lighter, thanks to lower childcare costs and shorter commute times.
Here’s How Much More Your Health Insurance Will Cost Next Year

By Beth Braverman

Consumers who get health insurance through their jobs won’t see rate hikes in the double digits like those on the Obamacare exchanges, but they’ll still see the cost of health care go up.
Would Trump Take Away Your Mortgage Interest Deduction?

By Rob Garver

In the complicated world of federal tax expenditures, there is perhaps no provision more loved by its beneficiaries and more hated by academic economists than the mortgage interest deduction. For...

10 Whacky Economic Indicators (That May Be True)

By Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal Times

Offbeat economic indicators can often better explain the state of the economy than the most sophisticated data – and they’re certainly easier to understand and a lot more fun to explore. Here, 10...
Labor Dept Issues Investment Advice Reg

By DAVID PITT

The Department of Labor on Monday issued a new regulation designed to improve access to expert investment advice for workers with 401(k) and individual retirement accounts.
Housing: Been Down So Low, It Looks Like Up to Me

By James C. Cooper, The Fiscal Times

Excluding distressed properties, home price are rising in 26 states. Census data show 600,000 fewer homeowners and 1.4 million new renters. Another recession could push home prices down an additional...
World Series of Weird, Woolly Baseball Collectibles

By Alfonso Serrano, The Fiscal Times

While some fans at the ballpark scramble to get autographs and foul balls, other collectors pursue different — and much more unusual — pieces of the action.
Girls Just Wanna Make Money

By Caren Chesler, The Fiscal Times

More and more, all-female angel investment groups are breaking into the all-boys club of startup funding, proving they can take big risks and reap even bigger rewards.

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