Inheriting a hobby collection can feel less like a windfall and more like a burden, especially when that collection involves specialized items like rare coins. You know there is potential value sitting in those albums, but without specific knowledge, the fear of being ripped off is real. We recently heard from a Money Talks News … Read more
President Trump finally made it official this morning: Kevin Warsh is his pick to lead the Federal Reserve starting in May. If you’ve been following the public “audition” process over the last few months, the news probably isn’t a shock. Trump even called Warsh “central casting” for the role. But while the White House is … Read more
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