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Healthcare

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 »