In California, an estimated 38% of residents carry some type of medical debt; that figure climbs to more than half for low-income residents, according to the California Health Care Foundation.

Marijuana tourism has become an industry unto itself in states such as Nevada and California, where marijuana is legal for both medical and recreational use. Some travel agencies even offer ...

California SB-1061, signed into law this past September by Gov. Gavin Newsom, blocks health care providers and medical debt collection agencies from sharing information about consumers’ medical ...

But when money's tight and you can't tackle everything at once, knowing which type of debt to prioritize — medical or credit card — can save you money and help protect your financial future.