Budget Battles
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Republicans Want Strings Attached to California Disaster Aid
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Biden Goes Out With a Bang in the Jobs Market
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Trump Privately Pushes Senators for ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’
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Trump Considers Declaring National Emergency for Tariff Rollout
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Trump Unloads: Grievances, Greenland and the Gulf of Mexico
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Republicans Divided Over How to Pass Trump’s Agenda
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Trump Pushes Johnson to Victory as Speaker
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Making a Big Money Move? Why You Should Probably Consult a Financial Adviser
By Beth Pinsker, ReutersPeople 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...
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15 Ways to Save on Your Wedding
Today’s couples are inviting fewer guests to their weddings, but they’re spending more than ever on the events.
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Should Students Use College Loans to Pay Their Phone Bills?
By Jessica Dickler, CNBCMost people know what it's like to be broke in college. What they might not know is that increasingly, students are using aid dollars to cover their lifestyles as well. As student loan debt reaches a...
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6 Money Mistakes to Avoid When You're Getting a Divorce
By Kelli B. Grant, CNBCAs summer winds down, so may your marriage. University of Washington researchers studying court records in the state found a "twin peaks" pattern of divorce filings — in March and August. "Divorce...
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Memorial Day: A Tribute to Duty, Honor, Country
By Jack Jacobs, MSNBCA long time ago, when I was attending public school in New York City, the academic year was a grueling affair. Teachers were highly skilled, demanding and generally bereft of sympathy. They had a low...
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How to Retire Comfortably While You’re Still in Debt
By Janna HerronRetirement plans often involve traveling, socializing and feeling financially secure, but they don’t usually include paying off debt. However, the reality is that many Americans close to retirement...
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They’re Here! The Top Baby Names of 2015
We know what you’ve all really been waiting for—not the job numbers, not the latest election poll results, not even the winners in the hockey and basketball playoffs. No. You’ve been on tenterhooks...
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Don’t Let a Late-Life Divorce Ruin Your Retirement Plans
By Janna HerronDivorce not only can hurt the heart, but also the wallet. The financial fallout can be even worse for those who divorce later in life as carefully managed retirement plans quickly unravel. So-called...
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Being a Bridesmaid Is Expensive, but Groomsmen Have It Even Worse
By Janna HerronBrides and grooms (and often their parents) may shell out over $30,000 to put on a wedding, but they aren’t the only ones paying big bucks for the big day. In fact, the groom’s closest buddies can...
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You Won’t Believe How Much Some Kids Get Paid for Their Chores
The average weekly allowance for American kids is more than $15 a week, according to the latest survey by the American Institute of Public Accountants. Allowances are fairly common, with more than...
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3 Ways to Know If Concierge Medicine Is for You
By Sharon Epperson, CNBCPaying for concierge health care, no longer a just a perk for the super rich, is growing in popularity. With rising out-of-pocket costs, higher deductibles in their health plans and fewer doctors in...
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Smart Reasons to Eliminate Tipping So Everyone Wins
By Jay L. Zagorsky, The ConversationTipping is widespread across North America. The place where the most people tip is in restaurants and bars, but the practice is increasingly common in other walks of life where a service is provided...
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Making Sense of Your Retirement Income Choices
By Kelley Holland, CNBCPlanning for retirement is no walk in the park: You have pick a smart investment strategy, search out all the employer matches and other goodies that can boost your savings, and—lest you forget—...
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Why Uninsured Drivers Cost Us Over $2.6 Billion a Year
By Teresa Wiltz, StatelineIn 49 states and the District of Columbia, it’s against the law to drive without car insurance. Nevertheless, more than 12 percent of all U.S. drivers are uninsured. In 2012, the most recent year for...
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Hospital Equipment May Have Infected L.A. Patients with Deadly Superbug
By Steve Gorman and Deena Beasley, ReutersA large Los Angeles teaching hospital has told scores of patients they may have been exposed to a drug-resistant bacterial "superbug" during endoscopy procedures that infected seven patients and...