Author: Jennie

Hi! I'm Jennie, owner and editor of Disease Called Debt. This site is a helpful resource for you if you’re trying to get out of debt, save money or you just want to manage your money more effectively.

If you want to get a sense of what the future of surgery will be in the United States, don’t look inside the walls of hospital; look outside of them. Over the past few decades, surgical procedures have been increasingly migrating out of the inpatient setting of acute-care hospitals into outpatient settings, particularly ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Here are seven facts and figures demonstrating this migration and showing why it is likely to continue for many years to come. 1. Growth of ASCs. In its “History of ASCs,” the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), the national association for ASCs, notes…

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Historically, households have only had one income and this was a role fulfilled by men. Women in the workforce is unquestionably a positive development of the past century, but two income households face their own challenges. With two incomes, handling money in your marriage is more complicated than ever. According to surveys, money is the leading cause of stress in marriages and, consequently, of divorce. So, how do you handle your finances together to create an happy home environment? With these four easy-to-follow tips, you can hopefully avoid the need to pick up the phone to a divorce lawyer in…

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A lot of people look at investing primarily as a way to make money. This is perfectly fine, but entering an investment with the express goal of “earnings” can also lead you to be more reckless in your decision-making. Generally speaking, you don’t want to fall into the habit of chasing quick profits in the stock market or any other area of investment. Rather, it’s best to attempt to mitigate risk factors and set yourself up for long-term financial growth. This is a particularly relevant outlook for those who are focused on saving money and setting themselves up to be…

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There are millions of reasons that people go into the financial services. Job opportunities in this field abound, and careers in finance can promise stable employment and high compensation rates, especially when compared to other industries. Those that go into accounting are a certain breed: great with numbers, possessing fantastic analytical skills, and determined beyond belief. When it comes to career advancement, many accountants set their sights on the prestigious CPA distinction. Becoming a certified public accountant isn’t only a title of prestige, however; this allows accountants to practice their services publicly and fetch much higher wages—many find themselves drawing…

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