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Our newsletter sums up and shares the practical lessons we’ve learned about surviving the health care system, financially.
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Navigating Insurance
October 31, 2025

Medicare: Big pitfalls to avoid, part deux

Our biggest takeaway: Don't go at this solo.
The Big Picture
October 23, 2025

New episode: Why this economist wants your medical bills

And why we shared ours.
Navigating Insurance
October 16, 2025

Medicare: Big pitfalls to avoid, part 1

Turning 65 in the next few years? Read this.
October 9, 2025

It’s official: This is our favorite project of the year

It's ready for you to use and improve.
October 3, 2025

Introducing: An Arm and a Leg “Starter Packs”

Mini-compilations of our most frequent topics.
Fighting Bills
September 25, 2025

A tool for avoiding hospital bills you can’t pay

It reveals financial aid policies at your local hospitals.
Navigating Insurance
September 19, 2025

2026 insurance nightmare update and tips

New episode: We’re your advance team.
Fighting Bills
September 11, 2025

Help! Do I have to pay for the hospital’s $47,000 mistake?

They were late filing a claim. Now I’m in collections.
Fighting Bills
September 11, 2025

Help! Do I have to pay for the hospital’s $47,000 mistake?

They were late filing a claim. Now I’m in collections.
Fighting Bills
September 4, 2025

The “one-stop shop” resource list 2.0

Now let’s make it even better.
Fighting Bills
August 28, 2025

Who you’re really fighting, when you fight insurance

A lesson from “The Insurance Warrior.”
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