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by citizenkeen 2895 days ago
In the United States, a bad medical problem can cost five-to-ten years' salary. That's one hell of a rainy day fund.

https://www.cnbc.com/id/100840148

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The article didn't mention a bad medical problem, rather some low level issues.

I'm not sure using the lack of socialised health care as an excuse for not managing your finances is sensible. It's only a minority that need expensive health care before 65 but it seems it's the majority who aren't managing to live within their means.