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More Americans are dipping into retirement funds for emergencies

by Henry Epp
Nov 21, 2023
“Hardship withdrawals” are rising, Fidelity Investments reports, most commonly to avoid eviction or foreclosure or pay medical bills.
The most common reasons for "hardship withdrawals," Fidelity reported, were avoiding eviction or foreclosure and paying medical expenses.
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Despite legislation against them, surprise medical bills can still ... surprise

by Blake Farmer
Feb 28, 2023
ER doctor groups were among the top providers disputing claims in the first months of a resolution process created by the No Surprises Act.
There are growing concerns that patients still won’t see their costs go down despite the No Surprises Act.
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Food-insecure households spend more on health care

by Samantha Fields
Jan 10, 2023
People who struggle to afford food have 20% higher health care costs than those who don't, partly the result of a cheaper, less healthy diet, a study finds.
Some doctors prescribe fruits and vegetables to boost patient health.
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Can U.S. businesses count on Chinese consumers?

by Jennifer Pak
Dec 1, 2020
Many American firms are looking to Chinese consumers to keep them afloat, but many of those consumers are trying to keep themselves afloat.
A U.S. startup company hopes Chinese consumers will buy its plant-based egg product. For some, though, cost is a factor.
Courtesy of Eat Just
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The pain of paying for health care in the U.S.

by Lizzie O'Leary
Sep 13, 2013
Americans pay more for health care than in many other developed nations. A look at what the high cost of colonoscopies revealed about our health care system.
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Family health-care costs breach $20,000

by Chris Farrell
May 21, 2012
For the first time, the total bill for the typical family of four with an employer-sponsored health-care plan (a preferred provider plan with co-pays and deductibles) breached $20,000 in 2012.
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A startling health-care bill

by Chris Farrell
May 9, 2012
The mutual fund giant Fidelity calculates that a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2012 will need around $240,000 to cover medical expenses through their retirement. Ouch!
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