Medical

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 65% of Americans say their biggest financial fear is dealing with unexpected medical expenses, whether deductibles, prescription costs or monthly premiums. These fears are well-founded. In 2019, why did most Americans file for bankruptcy? Medical debt. If you’re struggling to pay your medical bills, here’s what you need to know. […]

Did you know that one of the main reasons people file for bankruptcy is because they are buried in medical bills? The 2020 SIPP survey suggests Americans’ collective medical debt totaled at least $195 billion in 2019. According to a Forbes report, half of Americans now carry medical debt, up from 46% in 2020. That

For the most part, getting married and having a family is one of the many milestones we peg in our lives.  And I’m sure many of you have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child,” well, how about “it takes a boatload of money to raise one?” Did you know that,

It’s no secret that health care in the U.S. is expensive. According to one study, around 46 million Americans (18% of the population) can’t afford to pay their medical bills. If you’re one of them, don’t panic. There are options out there – from nonprofit organizations to more affordable health insurance – that can help.