As a financial reporter, I personally meet people who feel they are overpaying for certain things in life. In some cases it can be due to a lack of awareness or transparency, in others it can be due to the high cost of living.

So I polled our audience at Benzinga to find out what they think costs a lot of money but shouldn’t. Here is the consensus:

healthcare in the United States

At the top of the list was US healthcare, unsurprising given the high cost of medical treatments, procedures, and prescription drugs.

The lack of transparency in pricing and insurance coverage only adds to confusion and frustration. This problem continues to worry many Americans and is not likely to go away anytime soon.

A company, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus DrugsIs with the aim of disrupting the healthcare industry by offering prescription drugs at a fraction of the cost of traditional pharmacies plus a fixed mark-up fee of $6 to $15 per prescription.

See also: Amazon acquires Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs Co. with subscription plan as giants seek to disrupt $365 billion prescription drug market

glasses

Some find that the cost of eyewear is too high, especially when it comes to designer brands. However, there are alternatives such as online retailers and discount stores that offer affordable options.

For those who need new glasses, there is an opportunity to look for offers and discounts from online retailers, including Zenni Optical or Warby Parker WRBY – both offer affordable options.

news and information

News and information are important, but they can also be expensive. Many news organizations require subscriptions or paywalls to access their content, which can add up over time.

However, there are free sources of news and information, including the site you are reading this on. Benzinga prides itself on being the leading source of real-time news, analysis, and actionable insights for traders, investors, and finance professionals.