Have you ever been shocked by an outrageously high medical bill? Physician David Belk explains why our medical billing system often makes no sense, and shares ways to save money - even if you have insurance. Prepare for your jaw to drop as you listen to this one! Episode aired live June 2, 2012.

It's a $1.2 trillion problem: homes with little or no equity. Zillow's Katie Curnette joins the show to talk about new research, as well as a little sliver of pretty good news in all the data. If you're worried about getting out from under an underwater home, be sure to tune in!

Do you have student loans in default? Consumer law attorney Deanne Loonin shares the results of a recent study of student loan complaints and offers advice for student loan borrowers in default. Learn how rehabilitation works; What student loan debt collectors can do if you can't pay them; What happens if you have private loans in default; Whether bankruptcy can help; and how the statute of limitations for student loans work.

Are overseas debt collectors calling you about debts you don't even owe? Find out how to fight back from attorney William Howard with Morgan & Morgan. He's exposed these scammers on major news programs and he'll share his advice for what to do if you get these calls. Episode aired live June 16, 2012.

What does your credit have to do with how much you pay for insurance? In many cases, plenty. Gerri Detweiler talks with Lamont Boyd from FICO who explains how credit-based insurance scores work. This episode aired live on May 19, 2012.

What really happens when someone calls a credit counseling agency? How many people get relief - and how many don't? Gerri discusses the results of the Transparency Project - an effort by one credit counseling agency to be upfront about the industry. If you're thinking about calling a counseling agency to help you with your debt, you won't want to miss this!

Could that person at your bedside at the hospital be a debt collector? An investigation by an attorney general reveals that at least one major health care collection agency is posting workers in hospitals to try to extract payment arrangements from consumers. The attorney general alleges at least some of their activities are illegal. Plus, can you be turned down for a debit card? Absolutely. Learn more. Episode aired live 4/28/2012.

Are you underwater on your mortgage? If you are thinking about selling your home in a short sale to put it behind you, you'll want to listen as Jo Ann Koontz, CPA and an attorney, explains how to successfully approach a short sale and maximize your options for getting out from under a mortgage you can no longer afford. Episode aired May 19, 2012.

HARP 2.0 is supposed to help underwater homeowners - including those who owe far more than their homes are worth - refinance. Is it working? YouCanRefi.com's Joe Kelly brings us up to speed on the latest. Plus important new changes for those with FHA loans. Episode aired live 5/12/2012.

What happens if you find a mistake on your credit report and can't fix it? Join Gerri Detweiler as she talks with Columbus Dispatch reporter Jill Riepenhoff as she reveals the findings of a year-long investigation into unresolved credit report disputes. Episode aired live 5/12/2012.