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Do No Harm? The Big Beautiful Medicaid Shake-Up

Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Even if you have employer coverage, these Medicaid changes could affect your wallet through higher premiums and increased emergency…

New Senate Tax Plan Could Spike Your Power Bill by 10%

rawf8 / Shutterstock.comThe Senate’s latest tax bill could hit your wallet through higher electricity bills. Buried on page 558 of the proposed legislation is a new excise tax on wind and solar projects that energy experts warn could increase consumer electricity prices by 8% to 10%. If your electricity comes…

Shut Out of a 401(K)? Here’s Your DIY Retirement Plan

StockImageFactory.com / Shutterstock.comAbout 56 million American workers can’t save for retirement through their jobs, CBS News reports, citing Pew Charitable Trusts data. That’s nearly half of private-sector employees who miss out on automatic paycheck deductions and employer matches that make 401(k)s such effective savings tools. The gap is most severe…

Is Analysis Paralysis Killing Your Retirement Plans?

astarot / Shutterstock.comAt Boldin, we believe in planning. We believe in identifying your dreams, running the numbers, stress-testing your future, and adjusting when life throws you curveballs. In other words, thoughtful planning. But for some people, too much planning becomes a trap. That trap can be called analysis paralysis. Time-tested…

Spicy Tariffs Could Heat up Your Grocery Budget

Krzysztof Slusarczyk / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Your spice rack could become the next casualty of rising grocery costs. McCormick & Company announced plans to raise…

Comcast Is Feeling the Heat: Could You Save a Bundle by Unbundling?

Joshua Rainey Photography / Shutterstock.comAccording to Comcast’s first-quarter 2025 earnings report, after losing 199,000 broadband customers in just one quarter, the telecom giant is making moves that could impact what you pay for internet services, whether you’re a current customer or shopping around. The company has just rolled out what…

Truck Shopping Just Got Trickier and Buyers Are Paying the Price

Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock.comBuying a truck today involves new concerns beyond the usual checklist. Between major recalls and new tariffs shaking up sticker prices, drivers are left wondering how safe — or affordable — their next vehicle might be. For anyone budgeting carefully, these shifts could mean unexpected costs, fewer…

Cut Costs Not Quality: 5 Grocery Upgrades That Save Money in the Long Run

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.comGrocery prices remain high, and many shoppers look for ways to trim their bills without giving up quality. BuzzFeed shares insights from nutrition and culinary experts, suggesting there are still times when spending a bit more may be worthwhile. With a thoughtful approach, you might continue enjoying good…

Actions Speak Louder Than Sentiment: Consumers Optimistic but Brace for the Worst

New Africa / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Americans are tightening their belts and padding their savings accounts as economic uncertainty continues shaping household spending decisions. According…

Jean Chatzky Rethinks Car Leasing. Should You?

tommaso79 / Shutterstock.comJean Chatzky has consistently favored buying over leasing a car. She says it worked for her because she commuted long distances and exceeded typical lease mileage, according to TheStreet. But times have changed. On a recent episode of her Everyday Wealth podcast, Chatzky noted that remote work has…