health

Save Money with an FSA

by Christina Brown October 28, 2008

It’s coming up on on open enrollment time at my husband’s work. This is the time of year where we get to make decisions on our health care, dental, life insurance, and more. Last year was the first time I ever gave much thought to the choices we were making. It’s also the first year [...]

Check Your Health Insurance for Discounts

by Christina Brown April 23, 2008

Many health insurance companies are now putting a greater emphasis on maintaining good health and preventative medicine rather than treatment of chronic issues. In order to encourage people to lead a healthier lifestyle, these companies often offer discounts or incentive programs. For example, my Blue Cross Blue Shield plan (in Minnesota) offers monthly $20 discounts [...]

Dealing with Pressing Issues

by Christina Brown April 11, 2008

I recently read an article in Quick & Simple magazine touting the benefits of acupressure on common aches and pains. The idea is that you can use the pressure from your fingertips to relieve common ailments without having to use any medication. I must admit, I am a skeptic when it comes to these kinds [...]

How a flu shot can save you money

by Christina Brown March 17, 2008

Last Friday we took the boys to our weekly ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) class. And once again, there were several kids and their parents absent due to illness. This is the third week we’ve had small classes. Most people who have missed, ended up missing two weeks as the illness cycles through their families. [...]

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