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DIY Cold Remedy: How to Make a Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball’ Drink at Home
DIY Cold Remedy: How to Make a Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball’ Drink at Home Health September 27th, 2018
If you're coming down with a cold, you'll try just about anything to get rid of the sore throat, cough,…
Goliath in glasses: Mega-merger may jack up the cost of eyewear even higher
Goliath in glasses: Mega-merger may jack up the cost of eyewear even higher Health September 25th, 2018
A proposed merger between prescription lens-maker Essilor and frame maker Luxottica might sound like a dream for anybody with four…
Can you buy an Apple Watch 4 using HSA funds?
Can I buy an Apple Watch 4 using money from my Health Savings Account? Health September 24th, 2018
The Apple Watch 4 Series made its debut in September of 2018 to critical acclaim. The latest Apple gadget has…
1-800 Contacts vs. Lens.com vs. LensDirect.com: Who has the cheapest prices?
1-800 Contacts vs. Lens.com vs. LensDirect.com: Who has the cheapest prices? Health September 21st, 2018
If you're in the market for inexpensive contact lenses, there are plenty of sites that have affordable wares for sale.…
New Medicare card mailing schedule updated for September 2018
New Medicare card mailing schedule updated for September 2018 Health September 20th, 2018
New Medicare cards will be showing up in mailboxes before you know it! In a move to combat medical identity…
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Ask Clark: How does vision insurance work? Insurance September 11th, 2018
More and more of us have vision insurance through our employer, but this is one "insurance" policy that's less than…
Calling In Sick? Here’s the #1 Excuse Your Boss Will Actually Believe
Calling In Sick? Here’s the #1 Excuse Your Boss Will Actually Believe Jobs September 5th, 2018
Paid sick time policies are an effective way to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses at work, according to the…
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When paying cash for prescriptions beats using insurance Health August 22nd, 2018
It's usually taken on faith by health care consumers that you can save big money on prescriptions when using your…
Walmart, Anthem partner to make OTC drugs more affordable to seniors
Walmart, Anthem partner to make OTC drugs more affordable to seniors Health August 20th, 2018
Beginning in January, Walmart and health insurer Anthem will give seniors citizens who live on a fixed income another way…
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Walgreens virtual doctor visits: 5 things to know Health August 15th, 2018
The nation's biggest pharmacy chains are locked in a battle to bring health care right to the palm of your…
Genetic testing shapes treatment decisions
Genetic testing shapes treatment decisions Health August 8th, 2018
There's been a lot of media attention devoted to Angelina Jolie's preventative double mastectomy. While people will debate her decision…
23andMe at-home genetic testing kit
Genetic testing at home: Is it worth the price? Health August 8th, 2018
For years, the ability to identify genetic health risks for common diseases and to discover your ancestral roots was out…
Ice cream recalled in 41 states over listeria fears…and it’s not Blue Bell!
Ice cream recalled in 41 states over listeria fears…and it’s not Blue Bell! Health August 3rd, 2018
2016 has certainly seen its fair share of ice cream being recalled because of listeria concerns. Now you can add…
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Warning: Retailers are pulling this potentially deadly product — is it in your home? Health July 31st, 2018
Home Depot, Lowe's and retail locations of Sherwin Williams all say they will stop selling paint strippers that contain a…
What is a contact lens fitting fee and why do I have to pay for it?
What is a contact lens fitting fee and why do I have to pay for it? Health July 5th, 2018
If you wear contact lenses, your eye doctor is likely charging you an additional fee that vision insurance may not…
How to see your secret ‘health credit report’ files
How to see your secret ‘health credit report’ files Insurance June 18th, 2018
Almost everyone knows that you have a credit report that monitors the health of your finances. But do you know…
Report: These 3 vitamin supplements are actually worth the money
Report: These 3 vitamin supplements are actually worth the money Health June 5th, 2018
Whether your fitness goals include exercising, eating better or just the catch-all of "getting healthy," chances are vitamins and herbal…
New device offers challenge to Epipen for allergy sufferers
New device offers challenge to Epipen for allergy sufferers Health May 24th, 2018
They say necessity is the mother of invention. I would add that it's also the mother of entrepreneurism, too. Eric…
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4 secret Medicare savings programs you should know about Health May 18th, 2018
Having trouble paying your Part A and Part B premiums for in-hospital stays and outpatient visits, respectively? There are several…
More companies doing health care vouchers
More companies doing health care vouchers Insurance May 1st, 2018
Last year, I told you that Sears and Darden Restaurants were giving money to employees and allowing them to shop…
Warehouse club offers 600 prescription drugs for $10 or less
Warehouse club offers 600 prescription drugs for $10 or less Health May 1st, 2018
Studies have shown that about a third of patients who leave the doctor's office with a new prescription don't get…
Apps That Help You Eat Healthy When You Dine Out
Apps That Help You Eat Healthy When You Dine Out Shopping & Retail May 1st, 2018
For some people, half of what we spend on food is often spent eating out. We all know eating out…
Use this simple trick to stop overeating (and spend less on food)
Use this simple trick to stop overeating (and spend less on food) Health April 11th, 2018
If you find yourself reaching for seconds even after you're full, then you might want to know about a simple…
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9 states consider reviving penalties for not buying health insurance Health Insurance April 10th, 2018
When the new GOP tax law went into effect January 1, we heard all about how it would overhaul the…
How to save money on dental care
How to save money on dental care Insurance April 10th, 2018
As we move closer to open enrollment, it's time to give some thought to your dental plan. Some 64% of…
8 sneaky ways to save on a gym membership
8 sneaky ways to save on a gym membership Health March 26th, 2018
It's that time of the year where everyone is still trying hard to follow through on their New Year's resolutions,…
Doctor reveals the 10 foods he never eats
Doctor reveals the 10 foods he never eats Health March 13th, 2018
Americans are so busy in their everyday lives that reaching for ready-to-eat foods is sometimes a matter of survival and…
This is why you probably shouldn’t wear shoes in your house
This is why you probably shouldn’t wear shoes in your house Health March 8th, 2018
Unless you have a special circumstance, you probably wear shoes inside your house. But several scientific studies suggest why that's a bad idea --…
Warning: Do NOT buy these dietary supplements
Warning: Do NOT buy these dietary supplements Health March 2nd, 2018
Scammers are targeting Americans who are addicted to opioids by marketing phony treatment options, according to a new warning from…
Study: Playgrounds are dirtier than bathroom toilets
Study: Playgrounds are dirtier than bathroom toilets Health March 1st, 2018
Ever feel like kids today grow up in a bubble? Well, when you read this, you might understand why! Read…