Medical Debt

Medical debt is the main reason that people file for bankruptcy. The conventional wisdom that you'll sometimes hear about affording your medical bills is simply that you needed to buy insurance in the past. The implication is that those who can't afford their bills...

Many patients develop a sort of tunnel vision after a diagnosis with cancer. The only thing that matters is achieving remission or having a scan done that shows they are cancer-free. They may suffer through painful treatments and months of chemotherapy to achieve...

Medical bills are often unexpected. Most people don’t have cash on hand to cover thousands of dollars in bills all at once. Even for those who have good insurance, the co-pays and deductibles can be very costly. There are a few ways to handle these types of medical...

Being on the receiving end of a hefty medical bill can be an overwhelming experience for many people in Tennessee. Medical care is something that often times cannot be put off. But the worry as to whether or not such care is affordable is real for many people.CBS News...

When dealing with financial struggles in Tennessee, people are often forced to pick and choose what to spend their money on. Unfortunately, a new study found that for many, that means cutting down on medical care. According to the Atlantic, problems with paying for...

Facing large medical bills can be very stressful for those in Davidson when they do not have the means to pay them. That is why some people turn to crowdfunding websites to try to raise money to help them pay their debt. However, a recent study has shown that...

Being pushed further into debt because of health problems can be one of the most hopeless situations to be in. Mounting medical bills are often accompanied by a loss of pay due to the inability to work. While many people blame the economy in Tennessee, health care and...

While you may be aware of financial identity theft, where someone uses your personal information to open new credit accounts and quickly runs up unpaid balances, you may not be aware of medical identity theft, a growing problem which can have a negative effect on...

When you are overwhelmed by medical debt in Tennessee, you may feel like there is no hope of ever paying off your financial obligations. Medical debt is a common problem in this country. In fact, TIME Magazine reports that 26 percent of adults have some kind of money...