OPEN WIDE AND SAY OUCH
- Medical bills – regardless of whether the individual has insurance or not – are taking a huge financial toll on consumers, according to a new study. Among people with insurance, 20% say they have had problems paying medical bills in the past year. For those without insurance, the number climbs to 53%.
AFNI HIRING 500 EMPLOYEES
- Afni is hiring more than 500 new employees in the next three months to work in its Tucson, Ariz., call centers. They will join 2,200 other employees currently working at three call centers Afni runs in the Tucson area.
CANNED GOLD
- Individuals with fines from the Nashville Public Library will be able to donate canned goods to pay off their fines. Each non-perishable item donated will wipe away $1 in overdue debts. The program runs from Jan. 9 to Jan. 17.
WORTH NOTING: Why you should wait before buying a 4K TV … Guaranteed ways to be healthier and more productive … A business that makes money by people not going to it … 50 thoughts that can motivate you to do anything … The cars most likely to make it to 200,000 miles … The biggest jackpots in lottery history … Why self-driving cars will kill the auto industry … Verizon is looking to raise $2.5 billion by selling its data centers … 11 signs you have the grit to succeed … Consumer lending will drive bank earnings in 2016 … A pessimists’ guide to 2016.
What energy drinks do to your body
Why is the weather so wonky this winter?
If you have a tip or item you would like to share, or are interested in sponsoring the Daily Digest, please contact me at mike@canvasbusinessmedia.com.
