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...

1 in 5 People with Health Insurance Can't Afford Their Medical Bills

By Beth Braverman

The aim of health insurance is to shield consumers from the high cost of medical services, but one in five working-age Americans with health insurance has trouble paying their medical bills,...
Why Your Tax Filing Deadline Is Later This Year

By Janna Herron

If you’re prone to putting off your taxes to the last minute, this is a good year. Most Americans will get three more days to file their returns in April, and residents in two New England states will...
Why Corporate Pension Funds Are Still Falling Short

By Beth Braverman

Higher corporate bond rates combined with a lackluster global stock market left corporate pension plans in 2015 funded at about the same level as in 2014. A Towers Watson analysis released today...
10 Healthcare Trends That Will Affect You in 2016

By Beth Braverman

Six years after the Affordable Care Act altered health care forever, and two years after the roll out of the exchanges, the way that Americans consume health care continues to evolve. The changes...
Best Home Theater Electronics of 2016 for Movies, Sports and Games

By Janna Herron

Want a tricked out home theater in your house? You’re not alone. Consumers worldwide are expected to buy more electronics for their home entertainment rooms than in 2014. Global sales of home theater...

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