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...

Tax Extension Deadline Is Coming: Here’s How to Avoid Getting Dinged

By Aimee Picchi, The Fiscal Times

Before April 15, about 13 million Americans checked off the box for a six-month extension on filing their taxes. That grace period is coming to a swift end -- the late filing period closes on Oct. 15...
Don’t Let This Financial Mistake Threaten Your Retirement

By Beth Braverman

The people who need long-term care insurance the most are the most likely to stop paying the premiums on their policies, according to a new report by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston...
Here's Why Obamacare Could Be the Key to the 2016 Election

By Beth Braverman

Six years after its passage, the Affordable Care Act remains a charged political issue and one that will play an important role in the 2016 election. Eighty-five percent of Americans say that...
A Pumpkin Shortage?! Act Now to Save Your Thanksgiving Pie

By Beth Braverman

You might want to start stocking up on canned pumpkin. Difficult summer weather in the Midwest has led to a smaller-than-usual crop of the orange gourds this year, and there may be a shortage of...
Why You Can Expect a Lower Heating Bill This Winter

By Millie Dent

This may be the most depressing time of year now that summer’s ending and the leaves are falling, but there’s still a silver lining to the impending cold weather — a lower heating bill than normal...

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