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...

Pensions Dump Gun Stocks: Can They Make a Difference?

By Caren Chesler, The Fiscal Times

Public pension officials are looking to sell their firearms investments after the Sandy Hook shooting – but if the tobacco industry in the mid 1990s is any indication, divestment likely won’t make a...
Why This Nerd Has the Sexiest Job in Science

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

You know you’ve reached rock star status when, as one of the country’s top data scientists, you can call yourself “sexy” – and get away with it. The Fiscal Times interviews D.J. Patil, chief data...
‘Guns and Butter’ Driving U.S. Health Care Statistics

By Futurity Org, Futurity-Org

Even wealthy, educated Americans with health insurance die sooner and seem to be sicker than people in other high-income countries. This health disadvantage exists at all ages from birth to age 75,...
Meningitis-linked pharmacy owners got millions: filing

By Tim McLaughlin, Reuters

BOSTON (Reuters) - The four primary owners of the pharmacy linked to a deadly U.S. meningitis outbreak that has killed 44 people received at least $16 million in salaries and shareholder...
Why Americans Still Don’t Drive Electric Cars

By Julie Halpert, The Fiscal Times

Even with generous tax breaks for electric vehicles and a push from the Obama administration, sales for electric cars are stubbornly low. What will it take to get America driving electric?

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