logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2023
59m 59s

Fight and WIN Against Insane Healthcare ...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Marshall Allen is a journalist who investigates why we pay so much for healthcare here in America, while simultaneously we receive so little in return. He is the author of “Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win” and he is also the founder of Allen Health Academy, which produces a curriculum of short on-demand videos to equip and empower employees to navigate the healthcare system. Marshall has been investigating the healthcare industry for 15 years, including over a decade at ProPublica. He also teaches investigative reporting at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. We highly recommend that you listen to this episode if you’re looking for practical ways to reduce how much you’re spending on medical costs!

 

Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances:

  • Knowing your ‘money gear’ is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here. 
  • Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It’s fun, free, & practical.
  • Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group.
  • Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool!
  • Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.

 

During this episode we enjoyed a Fade Away by Cruz Blanca Brewery - thanks to Dennis and our friends at the brewery for donating this one to the podcast! And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you’re not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money!

 

Best friends out!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Today
Friday Flight - Refi Revival, Delay Pay Disaster, & Landline Love! #1047
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ah ... Show More
38m 1s
Oct 8
The Demographic Dilemma and Your Dollars w/ Melissa Kearney #1046
“Demographics are destiny” is a phrase we’ve all heard. And while the future of America isn’t a foregone conclusion, declining birth rates, rising inequality, and the dramatic increase of single-parent households are having a profound impact on our society, impacting the overall ... Show More
57m 48s
Oct 6
Ask HTM - Avoiding the Credit Card Burn, Timing a HELOC, & Solar to Retire Sooner #1045
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step guide ... Show More
52m 11s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2022
How to Get Rid of Medical Debt For Good
Did you know there is $195 billion of medical debt outstanding? And, in fact, medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy here in the U.S. If you’ve been to the hospital or even a Dr. recently you know, even with insurance, getting healthcare in the country means you often ha ... Show More
43m 53s
Sep 2022
How to Save Money During Healthcare Open Enrollment
Are you ready for open enrollment? Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. However, no matter when you’re listening to this episode, you’re going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ash ... Show More
38m 27s
May 2021
MI092: Take Control of Your Financial Future w/ Brennan Schlagbaum
BOOKS AND RESOURCES Get more FREE content from Robert Get a FREE audiobook from Audible Listen here for Erin Lowry’s episode on how to talk about money Erin Lowry’s book Broke Millennial Talks Money Rick Ferri’s book The Power of Passive Investing All of Robert’s favorite books S ... Show More
45m 32s
Mar 2023
Everything You Want to Know About Saving & Spending Money Wisely with Ian Salisbury
In this episode, we are tackling fellow ETM’er’s listener questions all about how you establish some good savings habits and how to find the right credit card for you with our new friend Ian Salisbury, the Money Editor for Buy Side from the Wall Street Journal. Ian’s got some gre ... Show More
41m 37s
Mar 2023
5 Money Tips to Crush Your Medical Care Debt Without Going Bankrupt
How would saving $1000, $5,000, $10,000, or more on your medical bills sound to you? This is probably the most important, and most impactful episode I’ve ever done on medical debt and you’re going to want to send this to everyone you know. Over 100 million people are in medical d ... Show More
43m 27s
Nov 2018
Pick the Right Health Insurance Plan for You & Your Wallet
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your health insurance options during open enrollment trying to make some sense out of your choices– this episode is for you. Grab a beverage, grab your health insurance options, and let’s figure out what is the best plan for your wallet an ... Show More
38m 46s
Jun 2020
Create Your Post Coronavirus Financial Plan | Ande Frazier
Do you have a financial plan? One that will get you where you are to where you want to financially post coronavirus and quarantine life. Don’t panic if you’re shaking your head no, this episode will soothe your soul. Ande Fraizer, CFP, author of Fin(anci)ally Free and CEO of myWo ... Show More
44m 49s
Jun 2020
From $200K in Debt to $240K in Retirement Income: How to Build Your Wealthy Garden | John Soforic
How do you transform your life? I say this about a lot of podcast episodes, but this is an all-time favorite.Dr. John Soforic teaches us in his new book, The Wealthy Gardener, timeless money success principles, and the lessons you need to know to plant money seeds and change your ... Show More
43m 44s
Feb 2021
#94: Stop Anxious Chatter & Harness Your Inner Voice with Ethan Kross
What do you do when you are stuck in an anxious loop in your mind? How do you zoom out of tunnel vision? Acclaimed psychologist, Ethan Kross, has done the science behind our inner voice and knows once and for all how to stop the chatter. He comes on the show today to share tried ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 2023
How To Spend & Save Your Money To Improve Your Happiness with Jason Vitug
Which camp are you in? Money can buy happiness or money can’t buy happiness? I grew up hearing that money can’t buy happiness, but then I saw everyone in my life push hard to make money, hold on tight to money, and not always enjoy money so that all got a bit confusing. Our guest ... Show More
45m 11s