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12 Outrageous Health Care Horror Stories

September 22, 2009


One major criticism of American society of late has been its health care system. While the specifics of this debate are subtle, there is no denying that some people have been left out on the cold regarding their medical problems. Seemingly daily, a new story surfaces about someone denied treatment or care due to insufficient funds. Other stories involve skyrocketing prescription drug costs or early discharge from hospitals. Regardless of where you stand on the great health care debate of our time, it pays to know the facts of these stories and the sufferers involved. Here are 12 of the most brutal health care horror stories making the rounds!

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The Best Times to Make 14 Major Purchases

September 17, 2009

When it comes to major purchases – like cars, computers, airline tickets – simply buying them “whenever” rarely get you the best deal. The top bargain hunters strategically delay these purchases until off season sales or manufacturer discounts kick in. Applied consistently across all of one’s major spending, this technique delivers savings that many shoppers are completely oblivious to. Furthermore, knowing with certainty when these items can be bought for less takes the annoying guesswork out of endlessly hunting for sales. Here are 14 examples of big purchases and their ideal buying times to get you started saving cash.
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