Health & Fitness

How to Be Ready for Medical Emergencies

When health problems knock at the door, how will you respond? Here are a few pointers for getting ready based on our recent experience.

The Key to Success with Money is Watching People Lose Weight

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The correlation between weight and money is striking–I’d like to revisit it from my perspective and explain why the connection is so strong.

Does Having AFLAC Make Financial Sense?

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I don’t know how AFLAC makes money with our pregnancy insurance policy, but I honestly don’t care–it pays off for us in the end. Can it do the same for you?

How We Save $1,000s on Health Spending Every Year

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When we combine the power of our HDHP and our HSA savings account, we save thousands of dollars every year on our health insurance spending!

An Introduction to High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)

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When shopping for health insurance, we have the option of traditional “co-pay” plans vs. high-deductible health plans. This is a brief introduction to HDHPs and why they may be the best move you make this year.

What To Do When Your Employer Cancels Health Insurance Benefits

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More than a year ago, we were faced with a horrifying reality–the end of our company-sponsored health insurance and a baby on the way. Here are some of the options we considered.

11 Ideas for Weight Loss on a Budget

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Have you ever thought about losing some weight, but quickly gave up when all the possible expenses came to mind? Like anything else, weight loss can be as expensive as we make it. But it doesn’t have to be!

Eat Well, Lose Weight, and Save Some Money

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Over the past month, very quietly and in the comfort of my own home, I’ve been conducting a little experiment by eating less food. What have I accomplished?

Money Saving Tips for Exercise

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How to use your money effectively for exercise. Free is best, but if you do spend money, make sure you’re doing it in a way that gives you the most value for the dollar.