Christmas is here! Can you financially survive?
Now that Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas season has officially begun. Over the weekend my neighborhood and the local stores have literally transformed into a sea of twinkling lights and … Continued
Category: Other Insurance Posts
How to: Bounce back after Thanksgiving dinner
The leftovers are filling the fridge and people are starting to awake from their food induced coma. My friends, Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are left with the … Continued
Holiday hangover getting you down?
While the holidays signify ugly sweaters, overeating and family, it can also mean an increase of drinking. Whether recreationaly for a party or to take the edge off when spending … Continued
Toy recalls: what to avoid this holiday season
While the end of November reminds most people of Thanksgiving: a day full of turkey, pumpkin pie and family. A day where most of America (except for Golden Corral) takes … Continued
Banish sick days for good
The cold weather has ushered in crisp breezes and fluttering of snow. And sadly, a cougher in my office who just cannot get the hint to stay home when sick. … Continued
The school lunch battle heats up: how will your lunch fare?
A healthier lunch is not coming to a school near you. That is, if congress has anything to say about it. Yes, my friends. We live in a world where … Continued
Volunteer in exchange for Medicaid benefits?
Big changes could be coming to a Medicaid health insurance plan near you. Medicaid, a health insurance program for low income individuals and families, is one of the cheapest health … Continued
Favorite trends going to the wayside
“They don’t make ’em like they used to!” “It wasn’t like that in the good old days!” “Well, back in the day we used to…” Raise your hand if you … Continued
$4 a day food challenge: can you do it?
The Social Work department at the local university has offered a challenge: learn to live how the other half lives. Poverty is skyrocketing, affecting more than 46 million people. And … Continued
Be smart about holiday shopping: start now
I spent my morning waiting in line for a new store opening in my area. Crazy? Obsessive? A tad out of control? You might think. But more than 1,000 other … Continued
Type 1 diabetes: do you know the red flags
A close family friend recently had to have her leg amputated. Her long hospital stay and harrowing post surgery physical therapy has been painful yet character building. This young woman … Continued
Visit the doctor? Nah. How to treat common ailments at home
Some people with health insurance visit the doctor for every little thing. Have a tickle in your throat? Trip to the doctor. Sore neck muscles? A trip to the clinic … Continued