Separate research published this year found that 66.5% of all personal bankruptcies are tied to medical issues. Bliss Butler, pictured with her boyfriend, has struggled with high medical bills after several unexpected health emergencies. Dr. Marty Makary, surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital and professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. And research has shown that that disparity does not reflect a difference in the quality of care, Makary said

Ending private health insurance has been one of the rallying cries of Elizabeth Warren’s presidential bid and her rise in the polls has made health care investors nervous. Yet the week after the leading Democratic contender detailed how she’d pay for her Medicare for All plan, prompting widespread debate, investors are seemingly to shrugging off the news altogether. Six straight weeks of gains have the large-cap health insurance sector up more 19% for the fourth quarter. Analysts say the sector

“Monsters, Inc.” is getting a new show on Disney+ called “Monsters at Work,” which explores the transition from scream to laugh power in Monstropolis. But new blockbusters aren’t the only Disney franchises getting new content on Disney+. Several older Disney films and TV shows will be getting new life on the platform in the coming year. These kinds of shows are aimed at a slightly different demographic than the Star Wars and Marvel shows. Here are four Disney franchises that are getting new show

Amazon has now launched its Amazon Care app into major app stores as part of its strategy to help its Seattle-area employees get more convenient and affordable health care. Amazon Care, which CNBC uncovered this fall, has been in the works for a few years. What it’s like to use Amazon CareTo get started with Amazon Care, users need a Amazon corporate alias and must be based in the Seattle area. Amazon employees are told they can get health care on callAccording to screenshots shared with CNBC, A

NFL linebacker Carl Nassib makes a base salary of $2.03 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — and he saves most of it. By keeping his spending in check, he estimates he saves 85% of his income. “I have about one-third of my money invested and the rest of it is in cash,” says Nassib. Four years into his NFL career, Nassib is already thinking about life after football. Don’t miss: NFL player who saves nearly 90% of his income teaches a money class at Penn called ‘Life 101’Like this story?

“Having some student loan debt is not necessarily a terrible thing.” But in cities with weak wages and high debt totals, student loans can have a negative impact on the lives of workers and on local economies. SmartAsset weighed several local variables, including the average amount of student loan debt, median earnings for bachelor’s degree holders and the unemployment rate for bachelor’s degree holders. They found that while student loan debt is a national problem, specific cities are getting h

Joejuan Williams is a rookie cornerback in the NFL who currently plays for the New England Patriots. But when thinking about his long-term financial plans, Williams says, “I’m going to sacrifice now for me to be happy later.” “I can go buy me a really nice car, I can go buy me a really nice house if I wanted to, I can go buy me a really nice chain — multiple chains — if I wanted to,” he adds. “But that’s not going to suffice me for when I’m 40, 50, or 60. Who knows when I’m going to need that br

California’s biggest utilities aren’t the only U.S. companies grappling with the increased force and frequency of wildfires. While many S&P 500 firms have included “fire” in the risk factor section of their 10-Ks, this analysis specifically accounts for “wildfire.” Perhaps unsurprisingly, real estate companies make up the largest share — 10 of 37 — that have flagged wildfire risk in 10-K filings this year. S&P 500 companies noting “wildfire” as a risk in their annual 10-K filingsA number of thes

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg leads President Donald Trump by 6 percentage points in a hypothetical 2020 matchup, according to a new Morning Consult/Politico poll. Forty-three percent of likely voters would back Bloomberg if the election were held today, compared to 37% who would vote for Trump. He is currently in sixth place, with just 4% of Democratic primary voters backing him. Bloomberg has the highest unfavorability rating, 25%, of any Democratic candidate among among primary

You can score major savings on grocery items you already purchase regularly using your smartphone, thanks to shopping applications like Ibotta, Paribus, and Checkout 51. Ibotta, for example, works by picking up your location and displaying current offers in your area or at the retailers you shop at the most. If you’re shopping in-store, scan a product’s bar code to see any available store-specific deals or manufacturer’s coupons. Other apps like Paribus save you money by keeping track of your pu

Inflation likely to remain below Fed’s targetWhat’s happening: Two inflation reports are scheduled for release in the week ahead. Economists forecast slight increase in consumer spendingWhat’s happening: The monthly retail sales report for October is scheduled for release Friday. Economists currently forecast a slight increase in spending, after retail sales fell for the first time in seven months in September. They track the monthly retail sales report closely because consumer spending accounts

Saudi Aramco will sell up to 0.5% of its shares to individual investors in what could be the largest initial public offering in history. Saudi Aramco said the process begins Nov. 17 and closes Dec. 4. A final offer price, as well as the number and percentage of company shares that will be sold, will be determined at the end of that period. The prospectus says individual investors will have until Nov. 28 to request shares, noting that “up to 0.5%” of the company’s shares will be allocated to indi

Beats Solo Pro headphones BeatsIf you’re like some of my friends and colleagues (shout out to Joe Kernen) who say that AirPods and other in-ear headphones just don’t fit or feel comfortable, you should consider the new Beats Solo Pro headphones. What’s goodApple Beats Solo Pro headphones Todd Haselton | CNBCEven though they’re sold under a different brand, you can think of the Beats Solo Pro as a larger alternative to Apple’s AirPods Pro. Apple Beats Solo Pro headphones Todd Haselton | CNBCMy wi

Deutsche Bank’s chief economist, Torsten Slok, sent out a list to clients on Friday of 20 risks to the economy and markets next year. 20 risks to markets in 2020 Continued increase in wealth inequality, income inequality and healthcare inequality. Phase one trade deal remains unsigned, continued uncertainty about what comes after phase one. Trade war uncertainty continued to weigh on corporate capex decisions. Some on Wall Street claimed Warren’s ascent in the presidential pool is set to become

“We’re fighting for our lives in this moment of climate change.” Climate change is posing an existential threat to the precarious lives of farmers across the country. “We’re fighting for our lives in this moment of climate change.” Consumers could soon feel the painThe ramifications of climate change on the entire food system will be immense. Climate change is pervasive, and the negative impacts on all crops is so fundamental to our existence.”

East German border guards look through a hole in the Berlin wall after demonstrators pulled down one segment of the wall at Brandenburg gate Saturday, November 11, 1989. Lionel Cironneau | APThe most significant hopes and gains unlocked by the Berlin Wall’s fall, which was 30 years ago Saturday, are all at risk. Bush called in 1989 “A Europe Whole and Free,” in which Russia could find its proper and peaceful place. If U.S. and European leaders don’t recover the common purpose they shared at that

A Hindu man walks past security personnel on a road in Ayodhya on November 9, 2019, ahead of a Supreme Court verdict on the disputed religious site. India’s Supreme Court ruled on Saturday in favor of a Hindu group in a long-running battle over a centuries-old religious site also claimed by Muslims, in a verdict that could raise tension between the two communities. The ruling paves the way for the construction of a Hindu temple on the site in the northern town of Ayodhya, a proposal long support

Students in Guy Fawkes masks march before the congregation ceremony at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on November 7, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong protesters are planning a 24th straight weekend of pro-democracy rallies, including inside shopping malls across the Chinese-ruled city on Sunday, some of which have started peacefully in recent weeks and descended into violent chaos. Police granted permission for a gathering at Tamar park, one of the rare approvals for a protest in recent

In contrast, China’s consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in almost eight years, driven mostly by a surge in pork prices as African swine fever ravaged the country’s hog herds. Some analysts say the CPI rise could become a concern for policymakers looking to introduce measures to prop up demand. October’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8% year-on-year, the most since January 2012 and beating analysts’ expectations for 3.3% rate. The rise was driven largely by a steep climb in pork price

Your credit score can fluctuate, though, and is more of a snapshot than summary of your credit report. Video by Ian Wolsten The length of your credit history makes up 15% of your overall credit score, so making good choices early on factors into your score. The average FICO credit score for people ages 20 to 29 is 662, which is considered “fair.” Here are four money moves you can make in your 20s to establish strong credit in your 30s. He recommends a secured credit card, which often has a credi