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This federal law protects patients from unexpected out-of-network medical bills for emergency services and certain non-emergency care, reducing surprise costs.
Yes. Inaccurate late payments, accounts that aren’t yours, or incorrect balances can lower your score, leading to higher interest rates and reduced access to affordable credit.
Commit to one small action. This could be ordering your credit report, writing down all your debts on a single piece of paper, or calling a non-profit credit counseling agency. One step forward can build momentum and diminish feelings of helplessness.
No, there is no guarantee. Creditors are not required to accept a settlement offer. You may end up after many months with no settlements reached, but with significantly damaged credit and potentially facing legal action from creditors.
People feel the pain of a loss more acutely than the pleasure of an equivalent gain. Using a large chunk of savings to pay off a debt feels like a loss of security, even though it is a net gain by reducing liabilities. This makes people hesitant to use savings aggressively.
