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...

Forget Beef: Get Ready to Eat Lots of Chicken in 2013

By Sheryl Nance Nash, The Fiscal Times

The rising costs of beef and pork have left one affordable option for America’s dinner table: chicken.
Americans on the Fiscal Cliff: Just Get It Done

By Yuval Rosenberg

As the fiscal cliff negotiations continue, Americans are increasingly eager to see a compromise reached, according to the results of a new Gallup poll.
Over the Moon! Most Expensive Christmas Present Ever

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

The Golden Spike Company, a startup that aims to “transform human space exploration” and to “monetize the exploration of the Moon,” last week announced it’s going to organize manned commercial...
A Far-Sighted Innovator with a Vision for Eyewear

By Sarah Stodola, The Fiscal Times

Eyewear retailer Warby Parker has become a media darling by offering nerdy-chic prescription glasses over the Internet for an all-inclusive $95.
Why Everything You Know About Charitable Giving Is Wrong

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

Charities see a huge spike in financial donations in the waning days of December, during the holiday season – but giving away your hard-earned money in a rush at the end of the year really isn't the...

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