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Fighting Cancer and Debt: A Family's Journey

January 15, 2026

A family's life changed forever when their son, Nick, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. At just 21 years old, Nick's battle with Diffuse Large B-Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was tough. The family's world turned upside down, not just from the emotional toll, but also from the overwhelmin

politics

Medical Debt and Credit Scores: A New Battle

October 29, 2025

The Trump administration has recently taken a stance that could impact millions of Americans struggling with medical debt. By issuing new guidelines, they are challenging state laws designed to protect consumers from having medical debt affect their credit scores. Several states, including Washingt

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Fed Official Sees Strong Economy as a Buffer Against Tariff Effects

July 16, 2025

Susan Collins, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, thinks the economy is strong enough to handle tariffs without needing quick action from the Fed. She believes businesses and households are in good shape, which might help soften the blow of higher tariffs. This gives the Fed time to caref

politics

Wayne County's Path Forward: A Look at Recent Wins and Future Plans

April 10, 2025

Wayne County is making big moves. The county executive, Warren Evans, recently shared his vision for the future. He highlighted some impressive achievements and laid out plans for even more progress. The focus is on making life better for everyone in the county. The county has been on a roll. F

finance

Goodbye to Medical Debt on Credit Reports!

January 7, 2025

Starting soon, Americans won't have to worry about medical bills hurting their credit scores. The Biden administration is updating the rules so that medical debt can't be included in credit reports. This change will help about 15 million people by removing around $49 billion in medical bills from th

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Goodbye, Medical Debt on Credit Reports!

January 7, 2025

Ever thought about how unfair it is that medical bills can ruin your chances of getting a mortgage or a car loan? The Biden administration has just made a big change to fix that. They've banned unpaid medical bills from showing up on your credit report. This is huge! It means around 15 million Ameri

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Medical Bills After Childbirth: A Struggle for the Middle Class

October 30, 2024

Being middle-class and insured doesn't shield you from the shock of medical bills after childbirth. Jessica, who gave birth at Hospital Sisters Health System, faced this reality. The hospital said they can't discuss individual cases but are committed to fair billing. After NBC News contacted SIU Med

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Struggling to Pay for Twins: A Family's Fight with Medical Debt

October 30, 2024

Jessica and Jimmy Hurley were thrilled to welcome their premature twins, Perry and Kinser, into the world. But the joy was short-lived as the medical bills started piling up. Their insurance wasn't covering everything, and they found themselves drowning in debt. The couple was shocked to discover th

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New Beginnings: A Hospital System's Shift in Debt Collection Policy

September 20, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Atrium Health, a North Carolina-based hospital system, has announced that it will cancel and forgive medical debts of over 11,500 people. This decision comes after a recent NBC News report highlighted the company's aggressive pursuit of patients' debts, including plac

politics

The Power of Words: A Call to Action for Change

September 18, 2024

In a recent conversation with a panel of Black journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a range of pressing issues, from the ongoing conflict in Gaza to the bomb threats targeting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Harris's words were laced with emotion and conviction, as she called