Health Insurance

How much does a root canal cost?

Often, the bill for a root canal is as painful as the procedure.

Credit scores to no longer include medical debt

The three largest credit bureaus have now removed settled medical debt from credit reports, offering millions of consumers a clean credit slate.

By Lauren Bird

How does an HSA work?

An HSA can be a smart way to save on health insurance costs and taxes.

By Esther Trattner

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By Sigrid Forberg | 05.03.2021
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By Sigrid Forberg | 03.29.2021
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By Sigrid Forberg | 02.09.2021
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By Sigrid Forberg | 01.26.2021
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By Ethan Rotberg | 11.13.2020
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