When you already have an insurance policy, it’s easy to become complacent about what you have. You pay the premiums, you have coverage. But, if you don’t look around for better deals, you might find yourself paying more than you should for your policy. Whether it’s home, health or auto insurance, it’s a good idea […]
One of the great truths about life is that we can deal with just about anything. The recession has led to a revival in the noble art of haggling, and it is possible to take advantage of this almost everywhere. The worst that can happen when you ask is that the other person will say […]
Health insurance is a big deal. People pay a fortune to make sure that they keep coverage, if only because they expect to pay several fortunes for health care without insurance. And if you have even a hangnail that could be considered a pre-existing condition, the nightmare of losing your health insurance and being unable […]
There are a variety of options beyond a simple insurance plan to make paying for medical expenses more common. One of the best known of these opportunities is the health savings account — a tax-advantaged savings account that can help you make sure that you have money when a medical emergency comes along. There are […]
Health care is expensive. My six year old son just had a minor surgical procedure that will cost us somewhere north of $1,200 (deductible plus whatever the co-insurance ultimately winds up being). Needless to say, his health and well-being is worth the world to us, but at the same time, I don’t want to pay […]
Health advice doesn’t show up too often on most personal finance blogs, especially when it goes beyond where to cut health costs. But the fact of the matter is that getting and staying healthy is a good financial choice. There are plenty of expenses that go along with being out of shape or even outright […]
