The Affordable Care Act requires most health insurance plans to cover certain preventive-care services at no cost to the patient. President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers have sought for months to repeal and replace the law known as Obamacare, but…
It’s easy to get stuck in a cooking rut, but there’s rarely just one way to prepare any dish. If the goal is to eat healthy, a few little-known secrets can help get the most nutrients out of common kitchen…
You don’t have to be a millionaire aficionado to turn your home into an expertly curated, art-filled place. There are plenty of ways to brighten up your plain white walls on a budget. Start sprucing up your abode today by…
The world, as we all are painfully aware, is in turmoil. Protests have become a constant, white supremacists and Antifa clash in the streets, and fears of nuclear war have returned as relations with Iran and North Korea become newly…
Thank goodness for medication: It speeds recovery, cures many illnesses, and keeps chronic diseases under control. But for all the benefits of modern medicine, the high cost is a major downside. Luckily there are prescription savings to be found. OPT…
If you haven’t thought much about how to stay safe online, it’s high time — especially after the massive hack of the consumer credit reporting agency Equifax, which may have compromised 143 million people’s Social Security numbers and other personal…
Parenthood can be nerve-wracking enough without considering that even common baby products can pose a safety risk. Some are items that parents may be better off entirely without, while others…
Properly preparing for Halloween means getting into the spirit by decorating the front door, porch, windows, and yard. These penny-pinching ideas for homemade Halloween props keep the holiday fun without spooking…
The pumpkins, pine cones, acorns, corn, leaves, and sticks that make fall dĂ©cor so cozy and charming are close at hand and easy to work with — just turn to…
Conventional retail wisdom states that you’ll save big if you buy in bulk. That kind of thinking has made Costco a prominent retail success story even as many brick-and-mortar competitors…
A homemade centerpiece adds personality to a home, setting the tone for decor while matching the colors of the season. Now is the time to start thinking about fall entertaining,…
Getting a new dog can be such an exciting idea that it’s easy to forget there’s a financial component to bringing home a four-legged friend. Whether you’re adopting a dog…
School-aged children are often exposed to a dizzying array of illnesses or suffer from injuries that can potentially cause them to miss time in the classroom. Kids are often at…
With coupon and deal sites continuing to sprout, Cheapism has updated its roundup of the best coupon and deal sites for 2017. Use this guide to fight the flood of…
It’s almost time to head back to school, which means it’s time to get the house in tip-top shape for an organized and successful school year. These clever tips can…
Kids across the country will soon be heading back to school, but there’s still time to squeeze in a final family outing before summer vacation ends. A family trip that…
You may know that you need to apply sunscreen year-round, not just as a summer precaution, but there are quite a few myths and bits of misinformation floating around that…
The list of required school supplies varies by grade and school, but there are staples that nearly every child needs. With a few sharp tactics, shopping for school supplies can…