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5 Ways to Haggle with Hospitals

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It’s estimated that hospitals in the U.S. overcharge their patients by about $10 billion total every year. Patients are paying markups of 100-1000% annually without even realizing it. Before you panic, know that most hospitals are willing to cut you a deal. As long as you know who to talk to and what to look for.

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6 Social Security Mistakes to Avoid

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In theory, claiming Social Security benefits should be straightforward — after working several decades, fill out an application and get a monthly benefit check for the rest of your life. But, you and I know it’s not that easy.

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9 Steps to Start Living Longer Today

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Immortality is almost here. That’s right. An award-winning scientist, engineer, and millionaire several times over predicted that by 2029, humans could start living forever. He provides a more actionable plan to improving longevity that you can start today.

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7 Income Streams You Could Be Tapping Into

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I would argue that most people have only tapped into three of these seven: earned income, dividends, and interest. Here’s how you can get the most out of all seven…

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Bill Gates is 100% Correct About Climate Change…

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Today, Jody Chudley explains how one billionaire’s dire view on global warming is actually GOOD for the oil and gas industry…

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Why It’s Dangerous to Contribute too Early to Your 401(k)

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Does your employer offer a 401(k) plan? And do they match any of your contributions? If so, they might only match up to that percentage on each of your checks, and not on how that check amount relates to your total annual salary.

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Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck in 5 Easy Steps

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1 out of 4 college grads are overqualified for their jobs, there are more contract workers than ever with no job security, and an army of part-time workers desperate for full-time jobs. It’s no wonder almost 80% of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck. Here’s a 5 step plan to break you free from this cycle.

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Meet Ron and His 6-Year-Old-Like Investing Habits

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Today, Zach Scheidt explains how his 6-year-old son’s cavalier attitude about breaking his arm is similar to the way investors think about losing money in the market…

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Fighting Medical Bills and More…

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Back in December, there was an issue where I told you about a surfing accident sent me to the hospital for a weekend. And I said my own experience demonstrated how important it is to fully understand the type of insurance you have before an unexpected event sends you to the ER.

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