For a lot of people in the U.S., a medical crisis is also a financial one. Americans owe at least $220 billion in medical debt, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As part of our series The Cost of ...

When you receive a medical bill, that dollar amount you're charged doesn't have to necessarily be the final say. Believe it or not, you can actually negotiate your medical bills—even once they're in ...

Are you struggling with debt? Before you pay, try negotiating your medical bills. It could save you a lot, according to Maribel Aber, a correspondent for CNN’s Money Matters. First, use in-network ...

Whether you're looking to get a better interest rate on your credit card or settle a medical bill, there are ways to negotiate what you owe. Life Kit host Marielle Segarra explains how to do it.

The good news is, though, that unlike criminal cases, debt collection lawsuits are civil matters, and most medical debt ...