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...

The Early Bird’s Guide to Holiday Shopping: 7 Stress-Reducing Tips

By Beth Braverman

There’s one easy way to avoid the stress that comes with battling the holiday shopping crowds: finish before the crowds even get started. As retailers continue to move up the start dates of their...
3 Steps to Take if Your Retailer Gets Hacked

By Sharon Epperson and Katie Young, CNBC

It's an unfortunate but common story. After using your credit card at a major retailer, you get some bad news: The company was hacked and your personal information may have been stolen. Related: The...
With Home Prices Still Rising, Here’s the Outlook for 2017

By Beth Braverman

After a 6.3 percent increase over the past year, home prices are poised to go up another 5.2 percent through September 2017, according to a new report from CoreLogic . Rising prices have doubled the...
Halloween Freebies: 16 Restaurant Deals on Family Meals

By Beth Braverman

Taking the kids trick-or-treating on Halloween? Your best shot at minimizing their candy intake is to make sure they eat a solid meal before they start ringing doorbells. If the thought of cooking...
Medical Identity Theft Is on the Rise: 7 Steps to Protect Yourself

By Beth Braverman

One in five Americans says that they’ve been a victim of identity theft or attempted identity theft in the past year, and most of us are familiar by now with the steps to take if your identity has...

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