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...

Housing Double Dip: Why Prices Will Keep Dropping

By Sarah Stodola and Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal Times

The housing market in tony Hilton Head is a microcosm of what is happening across the country: the arrival of a housing double dip. Both homeowners and cash-strapped governments are struggling to...
The REAL Entitlement Problem: Schwarzenegger & Co.

By Kathy Deveney, The Fiscal Times

The only thing surprising about the latest political sex scandal is the sense of unbridled entitlement displayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger and the long list of cheating politicians he joins.
Survey: Consumers Face Higher Health Care Costs

By Merrill Goozner, The Fiscal Times

Consumers will have to open their wallets wide as rising health care costs force employers to offer plans with much higher deductibles.
Madoff Mansion Sells For a Bargain $5.5 Million

By Julie Zeveloff, Business Insider

The last piece of Madoff-owned property on Palm Beach has finally been sold, albeit at a $1 million price reduction. Peter and Marion Madoff, Bernie Madoff's brother and sister-in-law, signed over...
Alzheimer’s Research Likley to Lose in Budget Research

By LAURAN NEERGAARD

In one of the stark realities of the budget crisis, scientists' chances of winning research dollars from the National Institutes of Health for any condition have dipped to a new low. A new report...

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