Posted September 25, 2009 - 08:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Most of us will, at one time or another, have to struggle with our insurance company over payment approval, referral approval, or any one of a myriad of other common issues. Here are some tips to help get insurance issues resolved as quickly as possible with a minimal hassle.
Posted September 24, 2009 - 07:22 by Paul Michael
I recently became a member of my wife’s gym. I had always hesitated, being a frugal person I preferred to work out at home with a few weights and some exercise DVDs. But, when I did join, I found out that my membership gives back in more ways than just my health. Cha-ching!
Posted September 17, 2009 - 05:00 by Nora Dunn
It’s not an expense we may fret over regularly, but shaving can be a costly proposition over the long-haul (not to mention wasteful, with the inherent disposal of either full razors or individual blades). So make your razor go the extra mile – and last up to a year – with these money-saving (and razor-saving) tricks.
Posted September 8, 2009 - 11:00 by Linsey Knerl
When it comes time for you to think about getting your seasonal flu shot, there are a few ways to go about getting one – each one with a different price tag. Before you run out and schedule that doctor’s appointment, check out the many ways to snag a vaccine, for less than you’d expect.
Posted September 7, 2009 - 08:00 by Myscha Theriault
Many of us are trying to make healthier choices these days when it comes to exercise and eating. I recently had a chance to spend the afternoon via phone with Kathy Kaehler, Today Show fitness correspondent for over thirteen years and personal trainer to such celebrities as Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan and Michelle Pfieffer. Her most heavily weighed piece of advice was on a surprising topic.
Posted July 31, 2009 - 09:00 by Will Chen
Not eating for 16 hours can help you quickly reset your sleep-wake cycle. This trick can drastically improve your ability to cope with jet lag or adjust to working late shifts.
Posted July 30, 2009 - 09:00 by Jeff Yeager
With the average American family of four spending almost $4,000 per year on clothing, think of the money you can save by extending the life of your clothes and hanging onto them longer. Here are some practical ways to do just that.
Posted July 27, 2009 - 12:00 by Paul Michael
I despise paying the ridiculous prices Gillette and the like charge for razor cartridges. It seems as though the prices are directly aligned with the number of extra blades they put in the cartridges. First two, then three, then four, now six blades. And, of course, we’re paying big bucks for these things. I have even resorted to bulk buying them on eBay. But could I save money by going back to the old-fashioned straight razor?
Posted July 24, 2009 - 06:00 by Paul Michael
There’s one fact that is undeniable in America; we just don’t walk enough. A dependence on automobiles, elevators and escalators, coupled with a growing lack of interest in exercise and a healthy diet, has made walking something of a rarity in most parts of America. And it’s costing you, in so many ways.
Posted July 16, 2009 - 15:00 by Frugal Duchess
Emotional spending and expensive junk food binges -- budget busters -- are often triggered by stress. Here are 15 ideas for diminishing stress without spending a lot of money.
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