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...

Sand and Water: Nature’s Supply Chain for a Weird Job

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

Mark Mason, a sculptor and architect of a sort, has built elaborate castles around the world. Eventually, though, they wash away. This sandcastle expert and leader of a company called Team Sandtastic...
Buy Your Own Town, Bar Included, for $399K

By Marine Cole

You don’t need to be a billionaire to buy your own town. On the market from Coldwell Banker is the town of Swett, South Dakota, for a mere $399,000. For that price, you’ll get a three-bedroom home, a...
After SCOTUS: The Hunt for Cheap Birth Control

By Marine Cole

As the Supreme Court ruled Monday that some corporations have the right to be exempted from paying for specific types of contraceptives for their employees, the hunt for cheap birth control methods...
Interest Rates on Student Loans Set to Rise Again

By Sharon Epperson, CNBC

Congratulations, graduates, on your diploma. Now what about that $29,000 student loan debt? More than 70 percent of graduates will carry student debt into the real world, according to the Institute...
8 Must-Have Apps for a Perfect Summer

By Phil Terrigno and Adriana S. Ballester, The Fiscal Times

You’re always clutching your phone, right? Now that the weather is nice, don’t stare at your cell phone screen indoors – enjoy your technology outside. Wherever your summer travels take you, these...

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