Last week, we discussed using food to reduce the cost of health care. But there’s something else we must do that will also help you keep those costs down. Exercising. Being healthy isn’t only about food; it’s also about using food as fuel. We sit more than ever, and this constant sentience is slowly killing […]
It’s been three weeks and your cough is still hanging around, but you don’t want to go to the doctor. How long will you suffer with that stuffy head while wishing you had health insurance? How often do you avoid going to the doctor because you know you can’t afford it without coverage? It’s terrifying […]
It’s common to find that your lifestyle goals intersect with your financial goals. Indeed, your lifestyle choices often influence how much money you’re able to save over time. Staying healthy is a lifestyle choice that can lead to lots of savings. Some of the biggest expenses you’re likely to ever face have to do with […]
When it comes to health care, being a woman can be costly. A recent study by the National Women’s Law Center found that “women pay $1 billion more each year in individual health insurance costs even though they tend to take better care of their health than men.” This difference in costs is a common […]
One of the financial products gaining a little more popularity in recent years is the Health Savings Account (HSA). This type of account allows you to save up for health care expenses via favorable tax treatment. In order to qualify for the HSA, you need to participate in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). This […]
No matter your opinion on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, changes mandated by that act might affect your finances in the future. Unfortunately, between the talking heads and angry individuals on both sides of the health care debate, it can be rather difficult to figure out exactly how your finances […]
