An 81-year-old Illinois woman recently encountered legal issues as a result of dental bills and contacted CJE SeniorLife, a nonprofit that provides services to older adults in Chicago. Her dentist had ...

The only thing worse than a root canal is getting the bill after it's all over. With all that Novocain in the dentist's office, you'd think someone could develop a shot to numb the mental anguish that ...

Kenda Williams, 51, went to West Coast Dental in Torrance to treat the shooting pain in her molar. She spent the day in a drug-induced haze. Williams later found out she had signed up for two credit ...

If your health insurance does not cover all the costs of an upcoming appointment or procedure, a medical credit card can help you pay for the visit. But such a card is not always the best option. Here ...

Medical credit cards can help you finance expensive medical procedures, but they often come with high interest rates and unnecessary fees. Unlike traditional cards with 0 percent interest promotional ...

In an age of coronavirus chaos and flu season, your trips to the doctor this time of year may be more frequent than usual. Or maybe you have an upcoming dental or vision procedure that you know will ...

It’s no secret that healthcare in the U.S. is difficult to afford, even for those who have insurance. In fact, roughly 20% of U.S. households have some amount of medical debt—and in 2021, more than ...

Medical care can be expensive, even if you have excellent insurance. Deductibles, copays and coinsurance all add up. If you need or want a procedure that’s not covered by insurance, you’re facing even ...

Health care providers are rolling out a different sort of stocking stuffer: Gift cards that can be used to pay bills and insurance premiums or for specific services at eye doctors and dentist offices.

A dental loan is a type of unsecured personal loan designed to cover dental expenses. This form of financing can be ideal as it often comes with a more competitive APR than most credit cards. It’s ...

Kimberly Shearer is a credit cards enthusiast, family travel blogger and mom of three boys who lives in the Philadelphia area. She is an extreme couponer turned points and miles enthusiast who loves ...