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b"Often at checkouts, we\\u2019re asked to donate to a cause by rounding up our payment or contributing one dollar. How do you decide when to give? Also, as a result of giant hospital systems buying up practices, you may be charged a significant \\u201cfacility fee\\u201d at doctors appointments. Be ready by asking the right question in advance. Plus, out-of-network charges are being manipulated by private equity, costing patients more.\\n\\nCheckout Charity: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nMedical Facility Fees: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nHow To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations\\n\\nWhat's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?\\n\\nThat spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities\\n\\nA Simple Trick To Paying Off Your Credit Card Faster\\n\\nHow To Open a Roth IRA\\n\\n\\nThis Small U.S. City Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire With No Savings.\\n\\nThe Best Places to Retire in the World\\n\\nHospitals Are Adding Billions in \\u2018Facility\\u2019 Fees for Routine Care - The WSJ\\n\\nNYTimes: In Battle Over Health Care Costs, Private Equity Plays Both Sides\\n\\nNYTimes: Health Insurers\\u2019 Lucrative, Little-Known Alliance: 5 Takeaways\\n\\nNYTimes: Insurers Reap Hidden Fees by Slashing Payments. You May Get the Bill.\\n\\nWhat Is a Backdoor Roth IRA?\\n\\nCarEdge | Buy, Sell, and Protect New & Used Cars - CarEdge\\n\\n\\nThank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our \\u201cClarkie\\u201d segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode!\\nClark.com resources\\n\\nEpisode transcripts\\n\\nCommunity.Clark.com\\n\\nClark.com daily money newsletter\\n\\n\\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"