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