Drugstores carry everything from health and beauty items to school supplies and kitchenware, often at relatively low prices. We looked at three nationwide chain drugstores to decipher their rewards programs and let you in on the potential perks and pitfalls. Rite-Aid Sign up for a wellness+ … [Read more...] about Comparing drugstore card perks: Rite-Aid vs. CVS vs. Walgreens
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Making dental care less painful for your budget
About 1 in 4 Americans go without dental coverage. For some it's just too expensive. Others believe dental insurance doesn't provide a great return on investment. But that tiny cavity can turn into serious health problems if left unattended. Yours truly has had so many root canals, one endodontist … [Read more...] about Making dental care less painful for your budget
5 ways to save on skin care and hair products
There are lots of ways to save big on skin care and hair products when you make small changes in your personal hygiene routine. If you aren’t sure where to start, let me share some money-saving tips based on personal experiences that opened my eyes to areas where I can spend less on … [Read more...] about 5 ways to save on skin care and hair products
How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure
I love the look of a pedicure. Be it a shiny color or a beautiful design, a pedicure makes me think of carefree, barefoot summer days. You may not be able to get out to the salon for a pedicure, but that's no reason to neglect your feet. They're still dealing with all the walking, running and … [Read more...] about How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure
12 places to get beauty and health freebies
Hello, gorgeous! All those products we use to look and feel a bit better can be costly. But if you know where to look, you'll find a bounty of beautiful freebies. Look even more marvelous, dah-ling with these products and services on the house. A lot of beauty and makeup stores are anxious for … [Read more...] about 12 places to get beauty and health freebies
Make your own shampoo and other cheap natural personal hygiene products
Here are the simplest natural products we could find for personal hygiene, including shampoo, hair conditioner, face and body soap, skin moisturizer, deodorant and toothpaste. There are lots of natural products you can buy and home recipes you can try to create a complete cleansing routine. But we … [Read more...] about Make your own shampoo and other cheap natural personal hygiene products
Get your COVID-19 vaccination card laminated for free
As more people get their coronavirus vaccine, it will become more important to ensure you have proof that you've rolled up your sleeve. You can protect your vaccination card with free lamination from Staples and Office Depot / OfficeMax. Everyone who gets the vaccine receives a CDC COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Get your COVID-19 vaccination card laminated for free
How to find the right health insurance
With all you’ve heard about problems with the Affordable Care Act, you might think it’s not a good option for 2021 health insurance. Despite all the efforts by opponents to kill it, the ACA remains alive and is offering health insurance for 2021 under essentially the same rules that applied in … [Read more...] about How to find the right health insurance
Health care documents everyone should have
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Americans to think more seriously about getting their affairs in order, including the healthcare documents needed in case they’re incapacitated and need someone else to make medical decisions. Even if you manage to avoid contracting Coronavirus, completing these … [Read more...] about Health care documents everyone should have
How to avoid scams during a crisis
When any crisis or natural disaster occurs, the scammers immediately come out of the woodwork. The current situation is no different. There is bogus advice on Facebook, ads for products that claim (falsely) to detect, cure or treat coronavirus and even thieves going door-to-door claiming to be … [Read more...] about How to avoid scams during a crisis
Mental health resources to help you cope
Just because you’re at home right now doesn’t mean that you won’t have to talk to your doctor or refill medication. And when it comes to our mental health, many are struggling with anxiety and depression. Illnesses such as alcoholism, eating disorders and gambling struggles may also come to the … [Read more...] about Mental health resources to help you cope
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 … [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?
Health Savings Accounts: the triple tax advantage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are great way to save for future medical expenses and to reduce your current taxes. As we all face increased out-of-pocket medical expenses, one method to prepare is to open an HSA, which is like an IRA but offers a triple tax advantage. Your contribution is … [Read more...] about Health Savings Accounts: the triple tax advantage
