Cook County, Ill., and Toledo, Ohio, are turning to the American Rescue Plan to wipe out residents’ medical debt. Experts caution it is a short-term solution.
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Once You See the Truth About Cars, You Can’t Unsee It
Cars promised liberation. They delivered something very different.
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They Were Entitled to Free Care. Hospitals Hounded Them to Pay.
With the help of a consulting firm, the Providence hospital system trained staff to wring money out of patients, even those eligible for free care.
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The Companies That Take Money Straight From Your Paycheck
Some lenders and retailers have a pretty neat business model: You pay them before your wages ever hit your bank account. And sometimes they give you no choice.
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7 Million Bad Student Loans With No Way Out, for Anyone
The Biden administration plans to offer those with loans in default a fresh start. It would help borrowers and the government alike.