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As US medical debt grows, AI will be used more to collect it

The debt-collection ecosystem will change as AI takes notes in exam rooms, codes visits and sends billing messages

The Guardian - US · Oct 12

More than half of Gen Z investors have funneled cash into sports betting—but they're not coming close to breaking even

Two in five Gen Zers view sports betting as an investment, but bettors in every generation are losing money. Researchers say the story is more complicated than financial nihilism.

Fortune · Oct 5

Thousands of Families Qualify for Childcare Help — So Why Are They Still Paying Full Price?

For many working parents, child care feels like a bill they simply have to absorb, even when it rivals rent or a mortgage payment. Yet thousands of those families may qualify for child care assistance that could substantially reduce what comes out of their pockets. The problem is that qualifying…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 26

Millions of Americans Are Buying Groceries on Credit They Can't Afford to Repay, Study Finds

An Urban Institute study found millions of Americans are relying on credit cards and BNPL to pay for groceries.

International Business Times UK · Jul 19

4.8 Million Americans Have Lost Health Insurance After ACA Subsidies Expired, Urban Institute Confirms

ACA enhanced subsidies expired Dec. 31, 2025. Urban Institute confirms 4.8 million now uninsured — a 21% rise. What lost coverage means and what to do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 17

Trump Denies £170 Million Blizzard Aid To Four Democratic States While Approving £634 Million For Republican-Led States

President Trump denied blizzard recovery aid to four Democratic-led states while approving funds for Republican states, sparking allegations of partisan bias in disaster relief decisions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

Millions of Americans Drop Health Insurance After Facing Shocking Triple-Digit Premium Hikes As Obamacare Subsidies Evaporate

The expiration of enhanced Obamacare subsidies has led to a significant drop in health insurance coverage, with millions of Americans unable to afford the increased premiums.

International Business Times UK · Jun 28

Most Latino Families Fall Short of What It Really Costs to Live in New York City

New York City still pulls many Latinos like a magnet. But new research shows that for most Hispanic families who already live there, the numbers simply don't add up. Even as a smaller group of Latinos builds successful businesses and careers, the majority are falling far short of what it…

Latin Times · May 17

4 Out-of-the-Box Ways the Government Can Fix the Looming Social Security Shortfall

Social Security faces a growing funding gap. These four unconventional government ideas could help shore up benefits for future retirees.

GOBankingRates · Apr 14

How the Investment ‘Trump Accounts’ Could Affect Low-Income Americans

Discover how Trump Accounts could help give low-income families a financial head start through long-term investing and compound growth. Discover more now.

GOBankingRates · Jan 15