Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on KFF Health News. Medicare Advantage health plans are blasting a government proposal this week that would keep their reimbursement rates flat next year while making other payment changes. But some health policy experts say the plan could help reduce billions of dollars in overcharges that have been common … Read more

Every weekend, I recap “news you can use” from the week — a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources — so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this … Read more

Tax season 2026 is shaping up to be a tale of two experiences. If you’re the kind of filer who submits an electronic return and opts for direct deposit, you’ll probably breeze through without a hitch. But if your return hits any snags or you need to actually talk to someone at the IRS, things … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. There are many things we say we want to do: exercise more, eat better, finally read “War and Peace,” or create a plan for a secure financial future. And yet, good intentions don’t always turn into action. The difference is rarely discipline or intelligence; it’s often a … Read more

We’ve been told for years that “skin in the game” is the secret to fixing American health care. The theory is simple: If you have to pay a massive deductible before your insurance kicks in, you will shop around for the best price on an MRI or think twice before hitting the emergency room for … Read more

The sky is screaming, the mercury is diving, and your house is groaning under the weight of a “bomb cyclone.” While meteorologists love the dramatic terminology, there is nothing poetic about the sound of a pipe snapping in your basement or your roof buckling under a foot of frozen slush. Once the wind stops howling, … Read more

Drinking tea daily may be giving you a significant health boost, according to recent research. A comprehensive review published in the scientific journal Beverage Plant Research highlights just how beneficial drinking tea can be for your long-term health. The analysis, conducted by a team at the Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural … Read more

Social Security is confusing enough for one person. For married couples, the options are often even more complicated, with spousal benefits and survivor’s benefits potentially in play. Sometimes adding to that confusion is a 2015 federal law that changed the process of how some lower-earning spouses apply for benefits. This was the case for Money … Read more