Looking to get a jump start on a fitness routine but don't want to spend a ton on equipment you don't know how to use or a gym memberships you don't have time to use? Check out these seven inexpensive ways to get fit in the new year. Jump rope This old school yard toy is a simple and efficient … [Read more...] about Inexpensive ways to get fit
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10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money
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As much as I love bargains and writing about them, in my other life I'm a registered dietitian and thrive on helping people understand that deprivation does not equal healthy eating. If you're striving to lose weight or just eat healthier in this new year, you need to know that eating a wide variety … [Read more...] about 10 best diet books for eating healthy while saving money
8 ways to get a cheap gym membership
The ever-increasing price of gym memberships may have you running for the hills, but if outdoor recreation doesn't give you everything you need in a fitness program then try these eight tips to get a great deal on a membership at a gym in your area. 1. Try before you buy. With any relationship, … [Read more...] about 8 ways to get a cheap gym membership
12 ways to save money on health care
The last time I went to the pharmacy to fill a prescription, for generic ear drops to treat eczema, I almost had a heart attack when they handed me the bill: $184. The last time, I had paid $10. I whipped out my phone and found a coupon that cut the price to $23, as long as the purchase didn't go … [Read more...] about 12 ways to save money on health care
8 ways to get help with high drug costs and medical bills
Medical costs are rising across the United States, and patients are left paying a bigger percentage of the bill. Most Americans, whether their health insurance is provided through an employer, the Affordable Care Act exchange or the open market, are paying a higher share of their medical care costs … [Read more...] about 8 ways to get help with high drug costs and medical bills
10 ways to save on prescription drugs
When my friend, Mark, developed whooping cough for the second time, he knew what to expect. A quick phone call to his doctor got Mark the antibiotics and cough syrup he needed. His only mistake? This go-round, Mark had the prescriptions called in to his nearest drugstore. When he went to pick … [Read more...] about 10 ways to save on prescription drugs
How to pick the right Obamacare health plan
Americans who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act federal exchange or state exchanges can start looking through the health care plans available for 2017. Open enrollment runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 for coverage that will start Jan. 1, 2017. You can enroll through Jan. 31, … [Read more...] about How to pick the right Obamacare health plan
Medicare open enrollment: How to pick a plan
Medicare open enrollment is a time each year during which people who are on Medicare can change their health plans or their prescription drug coverage for the following year. This year’s open enrollment period is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Here are your benefit options: Original Medicare: … [Read more...] about Medicare open enrollment: How to pick a plan
HMO vs. PPO vs. EPO vs. POS: Decoding the alphabet soup of health care
It's that time of year when we all seem to be mired in alphabet soup – and not the kind you eat. Open enrollment for benefits plans is here, and that includes choosing health insurance coverage. As employers and insurers shift more of the cost to users, the annual choice gets harder, whether you … [Read more...] about HMO vs. PPO vs. EPO vs. POS: Decoding the alphabet soup of health care
FSA vs. HSA: Which health-care tax savings is right for you?
It's open enrollment time in most workplaces, as well as for those who use the Affordable Care Act exchange, which means health care consumers are trying to make sense of the alphabet soup of the available benefits. One choice many face is how best to maximize the tax savings that come with some … [Read more...] about FSA vs. HSA: Which health-care tax savings is right for you?
How to find the right Medicare Part D plan
Most people are surprised to learn when they reach age 65 and sign up for Medicare that the standard government health plan does not cover prescription drugs. To get prescription coverage, you need to sign up with a private insurance company for Medicare Part D. That supplements Part A (which covers … [Read more...] about How to find the right Medicare Part D plan
Find free and low-cost mammograms in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to consider a mammogram. The National Breast Cancer Foundation recommends that all women over 40 get a mammogram every one to two years. If you have private insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, at least part of the cost of your mammogram should be … [Read more...] about Find free and low-cost mammograms in October
