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The Hidden Cost of Care: What You Need to Know About Medical Debt
Kerrie Carden Kerrie Carden

The Hidden Cost of Care: What You Need to Know About Medical Debt

Research shows medical debt doesn’t just strain finances—it’s linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and even delayed care.

So if you’ve felt shame or fear about medical debt, I want you to hear this: it’s not a personal failure. It’s the system.

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How to Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company (And Actually Get Results)
Kerrie Carden Kerrie Carden

How to Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company (And Actually Get Results)

Most people assume their credit card terms are set in stone — interest rates, late fees, annual fees. But here’s a secret: those numbers aren’t always fixed. Credit card companies want to keep you as a customer, and in many cases, they’re willing to work with you if you ask the right way.

That’s where negotiation comes in.

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Why ERGs Should Offer Financial Wellness Programs
Kerrie Carden Kerrie Carden

Why ERGs Should Offer Financial Wellness Programs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have long been champions of inclusion, community, and support within organizations. But in today’s financially uncertain world, they have an opportunity to play an even more vital role: supporting the financial well-being of their members.

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