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...

Get Ready for the Most Miserable Tax Filing Season Ever

By Brianna Ehley, The Fiscal Times

As if filing your taxes isn’t painful enough, the top taxpayer advocate for the Internal Revenue Service is warning that budget cuts approved by Congress in the latest spending bill are about to make...
The Future of Retail: Hassle-Free Checkout

By Marine Cole

How we pay at stores and restaurants is changing: The traditional checkout counter slowly disappearing and being replaced by new technologies.
Why 2015 Will Be the Year of the Auto Recall

By George Cook, The Conversation

The U.S.’s top auto safety agency last week fined Japanese car company Honda Motor a record $70 million for failing to report hundreds of fatal accidents and injuries over the last 11 years. The...
5 Innovations That Are Changing the Way We Shop

By Marine Cole

Retailers are bringing the best of online and mobile shopping to brick-and-mortar stores to give customers a fully-integrated experience combining the best of all worlds.
Europe Is Top Investment Focus for Millionaires

By Robert Frank, CNBC

Europe is the sick man of the global economy. So why are millionaires investing their money there? According to a new survey from Spectrem Group, Europe is the preferred overseas investment for...

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