Dorianne Perrucci, Author at The Reynolds Center

Business reporters can help their readers understand the fine points of the new fiduciary ruling—including these four gaps. (Image by GregPlom via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Four shocking gaps in the new DOL fiduciary rule

September 6, 2017

The new fiduciary rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) takes full effect in July, 2019. (The deadline was recently extended from January, 2018.) The

Uncertainty over the health care act means that Health Spending Accounts—HSAs—are more relevant than ever. Examine the business angles. (Image by "coltsfan" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Health savings accounts

August 10, 2017

As health care cos increase, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) will be getting a lot more attention. These triple-tax-favored plans allow participants to save, invest and

The Fed's interest continuing rate creep comes with solid personal finance story ideas for reporters. (Image from "Republica" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Interest rates and your readers

July 20, 2017

A quarter-percentage-point here, a quarter-percentage-point there. The Federal Reserve has been raising short-term interest rates so slowly that many consumers haven’t felt the pinch yet.

Percent of Balance 90+ Days Delinquent by Loan Type (Source: New York Fed Consumer Credit Panel/Eaquifax)

Covering household debt in your community

June 22, 2017

After the shock of the financial crisis, Americans began weaning themselves off plastic. In each of the 19 consecutive quarters since 2008, however, debt has

With the possibility of new rules on retirement funds, business reporters should tackle the topic. ("Look left, look right" image by Franck Michel via Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

New rules on retirement savings

June 8, 2017

“Auto-IRA” plans are now in legal limbo for millions of U.S. workers. President Trump recently repealed a 2016 resolution from the U.S. Department of Labor

Look into your local apartment rental scene for business stories with a millennial focus. (Image by "jarmoluk" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Local apartment rents and the millennial job market

May 31, 2017

Job and wage growth are key factors in driving local and regional economies. But don’t overlook the impact of affordable rents, especially for millennials just

Now that tax season is over, report a story that will help your readers stay ahead of the game in 2017. (Image by "geralt" via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Three story ideas for planning next year’s taxes (yes, seriously)

May 10, 2017

The 2016 tax season is over. Which makes this the perfect time for your readers to start thinking about tax planning for next year. As of

Local business journalists can report on a number of new mortgage stories. (Image by Photo-Mix via Pixabay, CCO Public Domain)

Local mortgage stories for today’s home buyers

April 19, 2017

With adjustable-rate mortgages available for a full percentage point less than a fixed-rate mortgage, and a few more rate hikes in the pipeline from the

The economics of retirement and health care are a rich source of personal finance stories. (Image by "Tookapic" via Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain)

Health care costs and retirees

April 10, 2017

Two key surveys recently noted a continuing downward trend in retirement readiness among workers and retirees: The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College reports that 52