The Clark Howard Podcast

05.06.26 Negotiating Medical Bills / Use Gift Cards ASAP


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Health care costs in America have reached a breaking point, with many being forced to drop costly medical insurance entirely. But whether you’re insured or paying out of pocket, you have more power than you think. Today, Clark discusses a key practice you can incorporate to help  manage the high cost of health care. Also, we are currently in a period of intense retail instability. Clark explains how your gift cards can become worthless overnight, so in the interest of not wasting money - Clark has an urgent assignment for joyful spending - of gift cards that is. 

  • Healthcare Cost Strategy: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Use Or Lose Gift Cards Stat: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4
  • Mentioned on the show:

    • Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in — The Conversation
    • What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? - Clark Howard
    • Are Extended Warranties Ever Worth It? - Clark Howard
    • How to Freeze Your Child's Credit - Clark Howard
    • Why You Need To Use Your Gift Cards ASAP - Clark Howard
    • 10 Secrets All Shoppers Need To Know About Costco - Clark Howard
    • Ting: Fire Prevention & Power Outage Alerts
    • How To Lower Your Property Taxes in 4 Steps - Clark Howard
    • Clark.com resources:

      • Episode transcripts
      • Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
      • Clark.com daily money newsletter
      • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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