Nancy Reich & Lou Pastina report on US Exchanges

What Travelers Need to Know about Delaying Vacation Payments with B.N.P.L.
The pros and cons of buying travel on a layaway plan.
For Investors, Government Shutdowns Haven’t Mattered. Is This Time Different?
Shutdowns have long been immaterial for the stock and bond markets, but there’s a risk now that a political confrontation could derail the economy.
Get Ready for Higher Health Insurance Premiums Next Year
Employers say they are facing the biggest increase in health costs in more than a decade — almost 9 percent on average. Workers’ best option, experts say, is to carefully weigh various plans.