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...

How Many More Jobs Do We Need to Reach Full Recovery?

By Beth Braverman

The jobless rate may have hit the level signaling full employment, but the economy is still millions of jobs short of a complete recovery from the Great Recession, according to a new study. The...
Useful Unique Gifts for Your Pet This Holiday Season

By Janna Herron

Almost 80 million American households own a pet, with four in five planning to buy holiday presents for their furry and feathered friends this year, a Petco survey this month found. That comes as pet...
14 Outrageous Tax Deductions the IRS Denied

By Janna Herron

Paying taxes is one of the few guarantees in life, as the saying goes. But most of us try to limit how much Uncle Sam takes from our pockets by deducting charitable donations, medical costs and...
Why Your Holiday Gifts May Not Arrive on Time This Year

By Beth Braverman

Better get your online holiday orders in early this year. Online sales have been higher than expected so far this holiday season, and that has shipping companies struggling to get packages to their...
Winners and Losers As the Shift Away From the Middle Class Grows

By Eric Pianin

The new findings by the Pew Research Center of a seismic shift in Americans’ economic strata – one that has produced a substantial increase in the share of wealthier and poorer households raises an...

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