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...

22 Hidden Fees That Could Ruin Your Next Vacation

By Karlee Weinmann, The Fiscal Times

Hidden taxes and fees are sneaking onto bills for plane tickets, hotel rooms and credit cards are adding hundreds of dollars to a vacation’s total price tag.
Foreclosure Filings Decline because of Delays

By Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal Times

Foreclosure filings declined 35 percent from one year ago in July, marking the 10 th straight month of year-over-year declines and the lowest monthly total since November 2007, according to a monthly...
What’s Happening to My Money?

By Eric Schurenberg, The Fiscal Times

The most frightening irrational force in the universe this August has been the stock market. Defying all predictions and logic, the Dow crashed, rather than rejoiced, when Congress finally ended its...
Few Funerals and a Wedding: Boomers Stay in Control

By Julie Halpert, The Fiscal Times

Just as they’ve reshaped every life stage, from college to careers and marriage, baby boomers now turn to the funeral industry, choosing low-cost options like cremation and spiritual celebrations for...
Home Values See Smallest Drop in Four Years

By Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal Times

Housing pains persist, but there are a number of positive signs from Zillow’s second quarter home-value report that suggest the housing market could be gaining life.

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