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...

How to Cap the Cost of Summer Family Vacation

By Natalie Wearstler, LearnVest

Whether you want to jet off to the islands or embark on a cross-country RV trip this summer, one thing is certain: You’d better have some money saved up. According to a 2013 American Express survey...
5 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance – Right Now

By Beth Braverman

Most Americans could save serious cash just by asking their auto insurer whether they qualify for common discounts, according to a new analysis by InsuranceQuotes.com . Related: The Best Time to Buy...
Investor, Beware These 10 Booby Traps

By Eva Kaplan, AdviceIQ

Investing has never been more accessible, more necessary or filled with many booby traps. You can never guarantee complete success on Wall Street, but knowing a few common blunders can improve your...
Foreclosures Continue Post-Recession Slide

By Beth Braverman

A recovering economy and healthier housing market has pushed the number of seriously delinquent mortgages (90 days ore more past due) in March to the lowest level since May 2008, according to a new...
Baby Boomers are Falling Behind Gen X in Retirement Savings

By Ellen Chang, MainStreet

Lara Cohn’s goal is to increase the amount she allocates into her 401(k) by 1% each year to ensure that reaches her retirement goals . As a Gen X-er, Cohn, a 44-year-old New York public relations...

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