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 Walmart and Amazon: 8 Tips for Shopping Local This Holiday Season

By Beth Braverman

With Americans planning to spend an average of more than $1,000 each this holiday season (10 percent more than last year), there’s going to be a lot of money changing hands over the next few months...
A Third of US Adults Skip Health Care Due to Cost

By Beth Braverman

President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to repeal and replace Obamacare has highlighted many of the problems with the law, including its failure to make health care affordable for many Americans. A...
The Internet Security Mistake That Just About Everyone Makes

By Beth Braverman

If you’ve clicked on an article like this one, you probably care enough about internet security to know that you should be using strong, unique passwords for online accounts. But if you’re like the...
8 Tips if You Want to Travel to Cuba (Before It's Too Late)

By Beth Braverman

There’s something appealing about visiting a place that has been virtually off-limits to Americans for more than half a century. That’s part of the reason Travel + Leisure named Cuba its Destination...
ACA, FSA, HRA? Your Guide to Confusing Health Care Terms for 2017

By Millie Dent and Janna Herron

Millions of Americans are facing open enrollment season, choosing health care plans from ones offered by their employers, sifting through new Medicare options, or deciding which Obamacare options...

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