Kara Brandeisky
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The Best Cell Phone Plans of 2016
Data-hungry users, we've found the carrier for you. → Read More
Here’s What It Costs to Actually Become a Mother
The average doctors' fees for a vaginal delivery in the U.S. is $3,035, and the hospital charges can run into the thousands as well. → Read More
13 Smart Ways to Cut High Drug Costs
To lower your prescription drug costs, you should get help from your doctor, change the way you buy pills, or switch your health insurance. → Read More
Health Care Costs More in Cities with Fewer Hospitals
Areas with just one hospital had health care prices that were 15.3% higher than areas with four or more hospitals. → Read More
You're Now Paying Almost $5 to Access Your Own Money
Between ATM fees, overdraft fees, and account maintenance fees, you can find yourself paying a lot just to access your own money these days. → Read More
20 Really Smart Things to Do with $1,000 Now
When you have some extra money to work with, it's a chance to do something new. Here are 20 fresh ideas for what to do with $1,000. → Read More
20 Really Smart Things to Do with $1,000 Now
When you have some extra money to work with, it's a chance to do something new. Here are 20 fresh ideas for what to do with $1,000. → Read More
20 Really Smart Things to Do with $1,000 Now
When you have some extra money to work with, it's a chance to do something new. Here are 20 fresh ideas for what to do with $1,000. → Read More
What You'll Have to Pay for 'Female Viagra'
Addyi should cost about as much as Viagra, as long as insurers cover it. → Read More
What Happens to Your Airline Miles When You Die
Many airlines say officially that frequent flier miles are not your property and cannot be left to heirs upon your death. But the rules get broken all the time. → Read More
Here is How Much the Government Will Pay to Help You Buy Obamacare
The Supreme Court decided that health care subsidies should remain available to everyone who buys Obamacare plans → Read More
Supreme Court Ruling on Obamacare: Numbers that Explain King v. Burwell
And how it might affect your wallet, whether or not you use Obamacare. → Read More
Here's How to Figure Out How Much Cellphone Data You Need
Do you use more cellular data than the average person? → Read More
5 Reasons You Should Be Paying Less for Your Cellphone Plan
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon aren't the only carriers out there. → Read More
The Best Cellphone Plans of 2015
MONEY found the right plan, at the right price, for every type of cellphone user after studying more than 70 plans from 10 different wireless carriers. → Read More
Americans with Obamacare Are Still Afraid of Big Medical Bills
A new survey finds most Americans are satisfied with their Obamacare plans, but they're still worried about one thing. → Read More
NSA Surveillance Lawsuit Tracker
Correction: An earlier version of this post said an ACLU FOIA suit was combined with a New York Times FOIA suit, and both lost in federal court. In fact, that ruling only addressed the single document in common, a classified report to congressional intelligence committees from the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. The rest of the ACLU suit, seeking documents related to… → Read More
Why Young Millennials Are Turning Down Health Coverage at Work
Thanks to Obamacare, they can probably get cheaper health insurance from mom and dad. → Read More
These Are the People Who Are Most Likely to Get Audited
As tax season draws to a close, you may be wondering if you're at risk. (Hint: Probably not.) → Read More
The 25 Best Colleges for Earning a Degree in Business
The surprising public colleges that beat out many pricey private schools. → Read More