Keep track of the amount of money you have at any given time, when you get paid next and how much needs to go out for bills by making a brief financial review a daily habit. “I do this ...

Be vigilant about keeping track of and paying your bills. Even so, medical bills can sometimes be overwhelming, even for the most responsible person. Protections exist, so know your rights before ...

Discover ways to save on your medical bills, trim your prescription costs, reduce billing errors, negotiate with your doctor’s office, and more.

NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to share ways you can keep the cost of medical bills down, why ...

That way, if you receive a questionable bill, you can call your provider and follow up with your insurer to straighten it out. But be prepared to spend a lot of time on the phone. “And by the ...

And keep in mind that while medical bills may seem urgent, especially when they say due upon receipt, you have a lot of time before they're sent to collections or they affect your credit.

When an unpaid medical bill goes to a collection agency, it could cause your credit score to drop. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to bring it back up and consumer-friendly laws to help ...

Medical debt as a whole in the United States amounts to roughly $200 billion, which sounds overwhelming. So today, we’re taking a practical approach to the topic because there’s a well-kept secret ...

Not all medical bills affect your credit. Unpaid medical collections of $500 or more can show up on credit reports and hurt your scores. Paid collections don't.