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...

Why So Many American Workers Lack Ambition

By Marine Cole

Two-thirds of American workers don’t aspire to leadership or management positions, according to a CareerBuilder survey released Wednesday.
Apple payments service may boost sales of larger iPhones

By Soham Chatterjee, Reuters

(Reuters) - The addition of a mobile payments service to Apple Inc's next iPhone could help to boost sales of the larger-screen phones and claw back market share lost to mobiles running on Google Inc...
U.S. mortgage applications fall to lowest since Dec 2000: MBA

By Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week to the lowest since December 2000 as interest rates rose for the first time in four weeks, an industry group said on Wednesday...
Alibaba's record IPO covered after first few roadshow meetings: sources

By Reuters

(Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has received enough orders for its record-breaking initial public offering to cover the entire deal within just two days of its launch, people familiar with the...
The Credit Card Crutch That Keeps You in Debt

By Marine Cole

While a credit card is a must-have these days, some Americans may be a little too reliant on them.

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