Tag: spending
Having health insurance is no guarantee that medical care is affordable. Some families, despite being covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or employer policies, say that high premiums and deductibles mean they can’t afford to see a doctor. This distinction – between having insurance and receiving care – will be crucial as Congress considers…
The Knapkes hiking last May in the Rocky Mountains. Heather and Tyson Knapke were like a lot of young couples starting out: they were in debt. One household expense on their credit cards loomed larger than all the others: at least $1,000 every month for groceries and dining out. Some weeks, the Denver-area couple could…
