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How To Protect Yourself From a Lifetime of Medical Debt
Medical debt is a reality for over 100 million people and the primary cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., even though the majority have health insurance. However, even with great medical insurance, a stressful health crisis can spiral into a financial disaster and a lifetime of medical debt. But what if we told you that…
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How Much is an ER Visit Without Insurance?
As anyone who has ever been to the emergency room can tell you, an ER visit is expensive. And it’s expensive under the best of circumstances where you have good health coverage. But when you go to the emergency room without insurance the price can very quickly get into the thousands. Why Do So Many…
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How to Survive the High Costs of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 3 deaths, and claiming a life every 33 seconds. More than 877,500 Americans die of heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases every year. However, as shocking as the statistics are, what’s more outrageous is the sticker price!…
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Before You Put That Medical Bill on a Credit Card, Read This!
When faced with medical debt, it can be tempting to resort to credit cards as a solution. However, relying on credit cards to pay off medical expenses can have long-lasting negative consequences for your financial future. In this blog post, we will look into three important reasons why using credit cards for medical bills should…
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How to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports
If a medical debt collections agency has contacted you, you’re not alone. One in five households in the United States has overdue medical debt, and the sad fact is that many of those debts are false or in error. A debt collector may have contacted you. They may tell you to pay or your information…
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