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Health and Wellness
Is Your Romantic Partner Financially Unstable?
Money can be a source of friction in relationships, even when both partners seem to have similar financial beliefs and habits. So, when one person in the relationship is financially unstable, it can create far-reaching challenges. Whether you’re just getting to know someone, or your long-time love is suddenly acting differently when it comes to […]
Read More5 Tips to Manage Financial Stress
Financial stress comes in many forms. From short-term worries about paying bills to long-term concerns, like saving for retirement, there’s a lot about money that than keep you up at night. But since worrying never fixed anything, let’s look at some constructive ways to manage your financial stress. Recognize What You Can Control Inflation? Recession? […]
Read MoreLearn How Emotions Can Affect Your Finances
When it comes to money, we like to believe we make rational decisions. But the truth is, emotions almost always come into play, too. The trick is to recognize how those emotions affect your decision making and what you can do to keep them under control. Learn to Recognize Them The emotions that can affect […]
Read MoreHow to Read Medical Billing Statements
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Americans are getting tested, visiting health care providers and being hospitalized more than ever before. That means more of us are receiving medical billing statements. Whether for a simple procedure or a multi-day hospital stay, reading medical bills can be frustrating and confusing for those who don’t do it very […]
Read More5 Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions
From commercials for the latest miracle drugs to politicians promising to lower prescription drug prices, there’s no escaping the fact that prescription drugs are big business. And sooner or later, we all need to pay for prescriptions. Whether it’s a one-off antibiotic or medications to treat a chronic condition, paying for prescriptions often stretches consumers’ […]
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Your Health Insurance
Having health insurance is just the first step in managing your healthcare costs. You also need to understand the basics of your coverage and what you can do to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Let’s take a look at how to make the most of your health insurance. Understand Your Health Insurance Plan … Before You […]
Read MoreThese Inexpensive Cold Remedies Help You Feel Better Fast
You start sneezing, your throat feels scratchy and you’re suddenly so, so tired. When you’re hit with the telltale signs of a cold, it can be tempting to call the doctor and demand a prescription for antibiotics. But in most cases, it’s not necessary to spend the money on a doctor’s visit or prescription. Since […]
Read MoreMinimize Holiday Stress to Spend Less
At first glance, it may be hard to see the relationship between holiday stress and your spending. But the connection is definitely there. The pressure to do it all and do it well during the holidays can leave us feeling like worn-out underachievers. We think that spending on that one extra gift or blowing the […]
Read MoreDo These 5 Things on Sunday Night to Save Money All Week
You know that uneasy feeling you sometimes get on Sunday afternoons as you start to think about heading back to work or school on Monday? There’s actually a name. It’s called the “Sunday Scaries.” Mental health professionals say it’s caused by a combination of factors, including anxiety about not knowing what’s to come in the […]
Read MoreHow to Save Money While Losing Weight
Whether you need to shed just a few pounds or have a lot to lose, deciding to lose weight and improve your health is a positive step. What many people don’t realize is that losing weight can also be an expensive process. Here are several ideas that will help you save money while working toward […]
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