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...

Employee of the Year Works 2 Jobs, Can’t Retire Any Time Soon

By Jim Tankersley, The Washington Post

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Midway through the last game of the 2013 Carolina League season, after he’d swept peanut shells and mopped soda off the concourse, Ed Green lumbered upstairs to the box seats to...
Fashion chain Gap in deal with online retailer Zalando

By Emma Thomasson, Reuters

BERLIN (Reuters) - (The story corrects November 24 story to show digital business accounted for 14 percent of total sales, not 6 percent, paragraph 6.) Gap Inc has struck a deal with Europe's largest...
Cyber Sneaks: When a ‘Deal’ Isn’t Really a Deal

By Beth Braverman

It’s easy to get swept up in the bargain hunt at this time of year – shopping for others feels even better when you know you’re getting a bargain. Competition among online retailers has gotten even...
25 ‘Free’ Holiday Gift Cards

By Donna Doyle, dealnews.com

If you have an infinite shopping list to tackle in preparation for the holiday season, you'll need a little self-indulgent perk-me-up to keep you motivated throughout the rush. Luckily, lots of our...
Our Biggest Financial Regrets of 2014

By Sheryl Nance Nash, The Fiscal Times

With the economy in recovery, Americans are finally moving out of crisis mode and making financial decisions with an eye toward the future – rather than simply surviving. Making smart financial...

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