Lifestyle and Budget

Fed to Raise Rates This Year: Reuters Poll

The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates in December, after the Nov. 8 presidential election, according to a Reuters poll that also predicted a pickup in economic growth but with still relatively subdued inflation.

11 States Where $1 Goes the Farthest

A dollar isn’t always a dollar, as a recent report makes clear. Sometimes it’s $1.15. Other times it’s less than 85 cents, and it all boils down to where you live.

Consumer Groups Press Yum's KFC to Tighten Antibiotic Rules

Consumer groups will deliver a petition from more than 350,000 people to the KFC restaurant chain on Wednesday, calling on the Yum Brands Inc unit to stop the routine use of antibiotics by the companies that supply its chicken.

13 Healthcare Stats That Will Blow You Away

Healthcare is not only critical to our well-being, but it's also one worth watching because of its effect on our wallets. Its costs can make us poor, but if we invest in it, we may be able to profit handsomely.

U.S. Household Debt Climbs $35B to $12.3 Trillion

In the second quarter, total household debt increased by $35 billion to $12.3 trillion, according to the New York Fed's latest quarterly report on household debt. That increase was driven by two categories: auto loans and credit cards.

Why Your Milk Could Be Making You Sick

More Americans are becoming lactose intolerant but one New Zealand based dairy company says it’s because they’re drinking the wrong kind of milk.

What Nest Egg? Two-Thirds of Americans Can't Cover $1,000 Emergency

You have finally reached your retirement age and are feeling comfortable that your nest egg will take care of your financial needs for as long as you need. But do you have an emergency slush fund set up for those unforeseen home repair or medical expenses?