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Cheaper Alternative to Cosmetic Surgery

Posted on 8/31/2010 2:45 EST

Remember when cutting back on your food intake and pumping iron were the overlapping paths to good health and good looks? Well, Time tells us they're back in vogue -- or should be. Why? Because... Read more on Time »

A guide to Finding Cheap Personal Health Insurance

Posted on 8/17/2010 21:35 EST

Guest Post: By David Hamilton (aka FPT Guy), Financial Planning Tips

At some point in your life, you may need to consider the option of purchasing your own health insurance plan. If you've... Read more on David Hamilton (aka FPT Guy), Financial Planning Tips »

18 Resources to Help You Hang On to More Cash

Posted on 8/14/2010 15:11 EST

You're sure to find some way to cut your cost of living in this ad hoc assortment of money-saving tips from Time. It's worth a quick read. Read more on Time »

Free or low cost insurance available for kids

Posted on 8/7/2010 17:32 EST

Free or cheap health insurance for kids has been around for a while in many states, but as WTEN reports, all the eligible children aren't yet enrolled. New York is one of seven states piloting an... Read more on WTEN »

Websites help patients compare prices for health care

Posted on 7/30/2010 22:42 EST

Need a medical procedure but wary of the cost? USA Today suggests several websites that can help you find the best prices. Read more on USA Today »

Want to Keep More of Your Money? Here's What Not to Do

Posted on 7/28/2010 13:45 EST

Instead of a parent wagging a finger at you, Time offers this list of "don't"s that are meant to help you better manage your money by avoiding some all-too-common traps that can wreak havoc on your... Read more on Time »

One Way to Lower a Doctor's Bill

Posted on 7/25/2010 21:37 EST

We're all too aware of the high cost of medical care. So the next time you feel faint at the sight of your bill, The New York Times suggests offering immediate payment in exchange for a hefty discount. Read more on The New York Times »

New phone application provides eyeglass prescriptions at a cheap cost

Posted on 7/1/2010 0:14 EST

There seems to be no end to what smartphones can do -- and how much money they can save you. abcActionNews.com reports on a new app that can diagnose your vision problems and prescribe corrective... Read more on abcactionnews.com »

What I've Learned from a Year of Blogging About Saving Money

Posted on 6/12/2010 10:12 EST

What have you learned this past year about living frugally? Compare your list against that of the Time blogger and decide who came out ahead. Read more on Time »

Where to Get Cheap Rx Meds

Posted on 6/10/2010 20:39 EST

Presciption medications cost a bundle, even with an insurance co-pay. But there are ways to obtain cheaper meds, and the Huffington Post tells you how. Read more on Huffington Post »

Inexpensive Pregnancy Tests

Posted on 6/4/2010 13:48 EST

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Website helps patients shop for a discount doctor

Posted on 5/11/2010 14:36 EST

Those doctor fees can sure put a dent in your budget. But there's hope: WMBFnews.com found a website that lets you search for all kinds of doctors who are willing to cut a deal for those willing... Read more on WMBFnews.com »

6 Ways to Save Money on Eyeglasses

Posted on 4/19/2010 11:33 EST

Eyeglasses can be a big-ticket item. But if you follow some of these tips from WiseBread, you'll find that you don't have to shell out a week's salary just to see clearly. Read more on WiseBread »

Top 10 Consumer Rip Offs

Posted on 3/31/2010 15:13 EST

All those premium consumer goods look so enticing. But here are some tips from BUXR about the biggest ripoffs and where to find the goods that are worth their price. Read more on BUXR »

You can be frugal and stay healthy

Posted on 3/28/2010 23:41 EST

Wanna save big time? Stay healthy. Follow these tips from The Miami Herald and find out how easy it is to reduce your healthcare budget. Read more on The Miami Herald »

Back to basics week 9: Frugal fitness and health

Posted on 3/12/2010 13:16 EST

Staying healthy is a great way to save money. How is that? Read these health and fitness tips from WRAL, along with ideas for cutting medical and prescription costs and see how light you suddenly... Read more on WRAL »

Which Stores Have Cheapest Over-The-Counter Drugs?

Posted on 3/12/2010 12:18 EST

How many bottles of over-the-counter drugs do you have in your medicine cabinet? Think of all the money you spend on these remedies. And then thank WCPO for sharing the results of some research... Read more on WCPO »

Pay cash? Ask for a discount

Posted on 3/10/2010 11:48 EST

You know that green stuff you used to carry in your pocket? Well, it's making a comeback. Why? Because, as Bankrate.com points out, a surprising number of merchants and service providers give discounts... Read more on Bankrate.com »

Cheap Eyeglass Providers Recommendations

Posted on 2/11/2010 12:17 EST

A new pair of prescription eyeglasses needn't cost hundreds of dollars. You can find good quality eye-wear online and pay no more than $50. But first make sure you have an accurate and current prescription, Read more on Cheapism »

See a therapist for a lot less

Posted on 1/29/2010 18:37 EST

Bills add up fast when you've got a mental health problem. So CNN offers some tips that could help you keep those costs to a minimum. Don't be shy -- take what you can get. Read more on CNN »

Get in shape, on the cheap

Posted on 1/24/2010 17:15 EST

Train and save. It's not as hard as you think. Just follow these tips, courtesy of The Boston Globe, and you'll stay (or get) in shape without dipping too far into your shrunken piggy bank. Read more on The Boston Globe »

Cheap Home Gym

Posted on 12/19/2009 16:11 EST

You know that gym membership you never use? Well, instead of renewing, WSOCTV.com suggests you spend the money on an in-home gym. It's cheap, it's convenient, and it's in your face all the time. Read more on WSOCTV.com »

Saving money on prescriptions

Posted on 11/21/2009 7:59 EST

Every penny counts -- especially when figuring costs on prescription drugs. If you can arrange to buy a three-month supply of medications, according to 7online, you stand to save nearly 30%. Read... Read more on 7online »

Slash Your Medical Bills: 7 Ways to Haggle

Posted on 11/5/2009 9:11 EST

While the politicians in Washington dither about health care reform, become your own activist. Try negotiating lower fees with your medical providers -- it's amazing what you can accomplish by speaking... Read more on CBS News »

The Haggler's Guide to Cheaper Health Care

Posted on 9/23/2009 11:32 EST

If you don't currently have health insurance -- or are thinking about giving up that high-cost expense -- read this enlightening article in Time Magazine. Now. Read more on Time Magazine »

How to bargain hunt for health care

Posted on 9/10/2009 23:35 EST

Shocked at those health care charges? Now you can actually comparison shop before seeking treatment. CNN gives you some background information and links to the tools you can use to find the lowest... Read more on CNN »

Discount healthcare? Value and dangers of discount cards

Posted on 7/17/2009 9:49 EST

The high cost of health care has been a political hot potato and a serious social problem for years. Now, some health insurers are edging into the low-cost health care market. The Miami Herald reports... Read more on The Miami Herald »

Plan would let residents buy cheaper drugs online

Posted on 7/10/2009 16:37 EST

"People in the United States could get lower-cost drugs from Canada over the Internet under a plan that passed the Senate. The plan, sponsored by Louisiana Republican David Vitter and approved 55-36, Read more on Star-Telegram.com »

Inexpensive Ways to Relieve Chronic Lower Back Pain without Medication

Posted on 5/5/2009 16:07 EST

Oh, my aching back. Empowher suggests ways to lessen the pain without increasing the burden on your pocketbook. Read more on Empowher »

Medtipster Finds You the Cheapest Prescription

Posted on 5/5/2009 14:39 EST

Prescription drugs may be one of the few areas relatively immune to price cutting these days. But if you're looking for a deal, check out the website that LifeHacker found. Read more on Life Hacker »

Inexpensive Home Headache Cures

Posted on 4/30/2009 21:52 EST

Headaches are painful enough. Now we learn they hurt the pocketbook too. Ouch. MainStreet.com offers these ideas to ease the strain on your budget. Read more on MainStreet.com »

Check up: Are you a savvy health care consumer?

Posted on 4/29/2009 8:06 EST

Test your healthcare IQ with this little quiz, courtesy of The Bellingham Herald. Then study the answers and learn how to cut the costs of your own healthcare. Read more on The Bellingham Herald »

Healthy choices | When to spend, when to save on eight essentials

Posted on 4/14/2009 16:10 EST

"Buying health-care basics can present a bit of a conundrum: Is a $100 bathroom scale, whose readout rivals that of a NASA control panel, any better than an elementary $10 one? How about a pricey pair... Read more on KansasCity.com »

Online Health Insurance Inexpensive Option

Posted on 4/14/2009 15:22 EST

"Many people who've lost jobs or gone to work for themselves in this recession, are finding they can't afford medical insurance. One option is buying insurance online. Adrian Lipinski quit his job at... Read more on WSOCTV »

Workers who are out of job can get discount on health insurance

Posted on 4/7/2009 18:10 EST

The federal government’s economic stimulus package is providing an additional benefit to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own during the current recession. They can get a 65 percent... Read more »