Budget Battles
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House Republicans Pass Defense Bill Packed with Culture War Policies
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Trump Promises CEOs Another Tax Cut
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Price Hikes Ease in May, Raising Hopes in Battle on Inflation
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Surprisingly Strong US Economy Is Powering Global Growth: World Bank
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White House Slams Republican Tax Cut Plans
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Blockbuster Jobs Report Sends Mixed Message to the Fed
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Trump Tax Cut Extension Won't Pay for Itself: Analysis
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Will Health Savings Accounts Be the New 401(k)?
By Mark Miller, ReutersIf HSAs are to play a major role financing healthcare, they will need to be more robust and less expensive - and more transparent to consumers shopping for the best deals.
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How Much Money Do You Need to Be Wealthy? Here’s What Most People Say
Americans’ collective net worth has risen in recent years, thanks to a healthy stock market and steadily increasing home values, but most people think they need a lot more money to feel financially...
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Tax Day 2017: Where to Get Free Stuff and Special Deals
By Donna Doyle, dealnews.comThe days inch ever closer to April 18 and some of us are still scrambling to get our taxes filed in time. If this rings true for you, you can look forward to Tax Day for one reason — free stuff! Lots...
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Where Americans Spend Their Money: The 25 Top Stores and Restaurants
Here’s an amazing new measure of just how deeply Walmart is ingrained into the fabric of American life: Last year, 95 percent of U.S. consumers bought something from the retailing behemoth, either in...
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Why 2017 Is Shaping Up to Be a Great Year to Buy a Car
By Janna HerronThe record-setting car-buying boom appears to be over—and that’s good news for anyone in the market for a new set of wheels. Thanks largely to cheap gas and auto loan rates near historic lows, U.S...
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Consumer Confidence at a 16-Year High: What Are Americans So Excited About?
The big news this week isn't that the Dow Jones Industrial Average narrowly avoided the longest losing streak since the 1970s. Nor is it the new Justice League trailer or word the Oakland Raiders...
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That’s a Lot of Peeps: Why Easter Spending Will Set a Record This Year
Easter spending will jump to its highest level ever this year.
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This Big Washington Battle Could Hit You in the Wallet
By Brad Wolverton, NerdWalletIf you’ve ever had to dispute a charge on a credit card, fix a mix-up with your mortgage or stop a debt collector from hounding you, you’ve benefited from the work of a federal watchdog agency that...
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Americans’ Household Wealth Hits a New High
By Janna HerronAmericans, on the whole, are richer than ever. The combined net worth of U.S. households hit $92.8 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2016, due to big gains in the stock market along with steady...
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The 10 US Companies With the Best Reputations – and the 10 Worst
By Janna HerronAmazon is the big winner in new survey of attitudes toward U.S. corporations. The online retail giant recorded the highest score for reputation among 100 top companies, and is celebrating its win...
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Holiday Shopping Online? Why You Need to Be Extra Careful This Year
As American consumers continue to spend more money online, identity thieves are following suit. Online credit card fraud attempts are expected to increase 43 percent in the U.S. this year, according...
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From Housing to Health Care, Prices Are Moving Higher in 2017
After years of stagnation following the Great Recession, American wages are finally on the upswing. Slideshow: 15 Things That Will Cost More in 2017 Wages in October grew 2.4 percent over the...
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ACA, FSA, HRA? Your Guide to Confusing Health Care Terms for 2017
By Millie Dent and Janna HerronMillions 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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The Early Bird’s Guide to Holiday Shopping: 7 Stress-Reducing Tips
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...
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Retailers React to Backlash Against Thanksgiving Day Shopping
In the race to capture as many holiday shoppers as possible, many large retailers and malls in recent years have pushed their Black Friday opening from the early hours of the morning into the early...