Ask Brianna: How can I budget when my rent is so high?
"Ask Brianna" is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out.
GOP eyes popular tax breaks to finance overhaul
Republicans straining to find about $1 trillion to finance sweeping tax cuts are homing in on two popular deductions that are woven into the nation's fiscal fabric.
Tom Brady blasts big food companies, GMOs in new self-help book
Five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady blasts big food companies, referring to them as more like “chemical companies than anything else,” in his new self-help book out Tuesday.
Utility CEO: Don't sell off failed nuclear project for parts
It's senators' turn to grill executives of utilities that bailed on a nuclear power project in South Carolina.
Gas prices coming down only 5 cents since a week ago
Gas prices remaining high
Coming soon to McDonald's Happy Meals: organic, watered-down juice
McDonald's Corp. is dropping the Minute Maid apple juice box from its Happy Meals and replacing it with a watered-down, organic juice with less sugar made by Honest Kids.
Trump accepts 11-year-old Virginia boy’s offer to mow White House lawn
Frank Giaccio, an 11-year-old Virginia boy who offered to mow the White House lawn, saw his dream come true this week.
Equifax was aware of the breach 6 weeks prior, Pennsylvania AG says
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is leading a national multi-state investigation into the Equifax data breach that may have impacted 143 million U.S. consumers.
Harvey's insured losses estimated to cost nearly $19 billion
The nation's largest state insurance trade association estimates insured losses from Harvey at nearly $19 billion — and that doesn't count damage not covered by insurance.
Harvey, Irma aftermath: How to avoid buying a flood-damaged car
Flood-damaged car risks
Florida Rep. slams Forbes article on not rebuilding Florida Keys
Rep. Curbelo responds to Forbes magazine
Got old phones? Here's how to reuse, recycle or sell them
It's natural to get the phone-upgrade itch when the likes of Apple, Samsung and others keep coming out with newer models.
Florida officials threaten charges against owners of abandoned pets
Abandoned pet owners charges
Long-term US mortgage rates remain at lowest level this year
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were unchanged this week, leaving the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at the lowest level this year.
When to use a public adjuster for hurricane insurance claims
Anyone who suffered damage from hurricanes Harvey or Irma will be thankful if they have homeowners or windstorm coverage and flood insurance .
Mike Rowe’s new show gives back to America’s best
Mike Rowe’s new show
Different ways to zap your debt: Which is for you?
American consumer debt has rebounded to prerecession levels, and the category that includes credit cards hit a record $1.02 trillion this summer.
Americans prefer debit cards to credit cards, here's why that's a mistake
Debit card usage is more common among today's consumers. But those who make debit card purchases lose out on key benefits that only credit cards provide.
Holiday hiring off to strong start despite retail woes
Led by Target, retailers are showing early signs that seasonal hiring for the holidays will accelerate this year.
50% of Millennials would give up their right to vote to get student loans erased
As the staggering national student loan debt tally sits at an all-time high of $1.33 trillion, according to the Department of Education, many Millennials say they would go to extreme lengths to wipe their slate clean.