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  • Financial Caregiving During Covid-19 Crisis

    January 2020 seems light years ago. Our hearts broke for Kobe Bryant’s family; we yawned at the Super Bowl ads; Meghan and Harry started packing their bags and on the 21st of that same month, the US announced its first case of COVID-19. We didn’t know what was coming and how quickly it would arrive. […]

  • Moving From Financial Illness to Financial Wellness

    I came across a meme on Pinterest that literally stopped me in my tracks. It said, “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” #readthatagain Why Financial Wellness Matters The truth of it was simple and clear and could apply to so many areas of […]

  • Get Healthy on a Budget in The New Year

    It’s the New Year and that means it’s time to set new goals. Did you set a fitness goal for yourself this year?

  • The Cost of Raising a Special Needs Child

    Everyone knows that it’s expensive to raise a child, but the cost of raising a special needs child can be far greater. At any one time, nearly 9 million American families are actively caring for children with special needs.  Consider this: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of raising an average child to the […]

  • Low Cost Healthy Foods Are Easier Than You Think

    Striving to eat the right foods and maintain a healthier lifestyle are goals that many people set for themselves. Low Cost Healthy Foods are in high demand for those who want to feel and look their best, but shopping for “the right” foods can seem daunting. With the heavily advertised “superfoods” and high-end health food […]

  • Cancer Treatment Costs – Most Doctors Don’t Discuss Them

    Who to talk to and questions to ask when you are faced with diagnosis A new study says few doctors discuss cancer treatment costs when patients are newly diagnosed. When they do, doctors spend just two minutes talking about it in discussions that were often prompted by questions from the patients. According to an Associated […]

  • How to Pay For Medical Bills

    Anything that requires medical treatment can be stressful. If you add in the stress of the financial burden that medical bills can take, it can become a bit overwhelming. You do not have to panic about how to pay for medical bills. Whether you have medical insurance or if you are paying on your own, […]

  • Exercise on a Budget: Spend Less and Still Have Fun Working Out!

    The prospect of working out when money is tight may be daunting, but it’s possible to exercise on a budget and spend less while still enjoying workouts. Using expensive equipment and buying a gym membership aren’t the only ways to keep fit. You can be trim and healthy without wasting money. No-cost Excercise Equipment You […]

  • Just Brown Bag It

    Why bringing, not buying, your lunch is the best money-saving move We all like a little break – especially in the morning as we’re rushing around the house trying to get ready for work and pushing kids out the door for school. And while there might be ways to streamline the morning routine (like making […]

  • Can You Afford to Ignore Your Emotional Health? Part 2

    In part 1 of our series, we looked at why emotional health is important, and why we should value it as part of our daily life and our budget. In part 2, let’s take a closer look at some solutions that we can use to manage the challenges of staying emotionally healthy on a limited […]

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