Medical Credit Cards Can Cause Heartburn
Some health care providers are offering credit cards designed to cover uninsured costs, but these cards come with a host of potential problems.
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5 Surprising Things You Should Negotiate
Most of us know we're supposed to negotiate when it comes to buying a house or a car, but how about at the dry cleaner? Or when we're on the phone with our cell phone provider? Hesitate no longer.
Savings Insecurity Is Growing: Share Your Stories
Far too many Americans haven't got enough liquid assets set aside to get them through a temporary job loss or other fiscal crisis. If you're among them, we'd like to hear from you: How has an underfunded emergency savings cushion affected you and your family.
Poor Sick People: U.S. Offers Raw Deal for the Unhealthy
If you're very sick and not very wealthy in America, your best move may be to flee the country -- because you'd be better off in any other first world nation. Otherwise, expect to pay through the nose and possibly wind up deep in debt, according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund.
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Medical Identity Theft
Everyone knows there are identity thieves who want to drain your bank accounts and siphon off your credit. But did you know there are scam artists out to steal your health benefits? So far, 1.5 million Americans have suffered from medical identity theft, at a cost of $29 billion.
