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...

No New Lawyers! Economy Can't Handle Them

By Mark Koba, CNBC

Becoming a lawyer seemed to be one of those career moves that could stand up to any type of economic setback. That's no longer the case. Because of the recession of 2007-2009 and a still-struggling...
10 Taxes That Could Be Hidden In Your Next Purchase

By Brianna Ehley, The Fiscal Times

Everything from that sliced bagel you had for breakfast, to that butterfly tattoo you’re considering, can be subjected to a tax. Here ten strange excise taxes throughout the country.
Existing home sales touch three-year high

By Lucia Mutikani, Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Home resales hit a three-year high in February and prices jumped, adding to signs of an acceleration in the housing market recovery, even though the supply of properties on the...
3 Reasons Investors Should Cheer the Economy

By Suzanne McGee, The Fiscal Times

Yesterday wasn’t just the first day of spring—it was the first annual International Day of Happiness. That’s what the United Nations announced. Yes, really: It’s an entire day set aside for us to...
11 Embarrassing Tax Questions Answered

By Alden Wicker, LearnVest

Exemptions, filing status and freelance taxes—if any of these have you scratching your head, here are answers to all your (really, not that embarrassing) questions.

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