April 14, 2012 in Driving, Fraud & Scams, Living, Money, Money Tips, Transportation
The test drive is an important part of car shopping. Taking a car for a spin before you buy it is a great way to get to know the vehicle – whether it has any mechanical problems or if it fits your personal style. But a growing number of car buyers are finding great deals ...
March 28, 2012 in Budgets & Savings, Financial Services, Money, Money Tips
Different tastes in music and varying perspectives on history aren’t the only factors that define the gaps between the generations. A new credit trends study shows that the generations also differ on how they handle credit and debt. Members of the Greatest Generation (Americans older than 66) have the highest average credit score, 820, according ...
March 24, 2012 in Estate Planning, Living, Living Green, Money, Money Tips, Retirement Planning
There are plenty of reasons to rejoice about retirement – more time to spend with your family, the ability to travel more and the opportunity to pursue your true passions. And today’s retirees can also appreciate the fact that on average, people continue to outlive previous generations. Most people enjoy retirement even more than they ...
March 21, 2012 in Home Improvement, Housing, Housing Tips, Living, Money, Money Tips
The kids are finally on their own and you’re ready to reclaim some spaces in your home that were previously dedicated to child’s play. Even though as empty-nesters you probably won’t spend so much on food, education and gas money, you’re still not ready to go into debt to redecorate the once-kid-centric rooms in your ...
November 13, 2011 in Health, Health Tips, Money, Money Tips
Baby boomers continuing to work longer in life before retiring might notice a decrease in income – and the reason for that decrease could be caused by one of the five senses. Untreated hearing loss can decrease a person’s income by as much as $30,000 a year, according to a survey conducted by the Better ...
September 8, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs
Everyone likes getting something for free, but it is rare for it not to cost you anything. It may cost you 3 easy payments of $19.99 or an unidentified amount of money at a later date. Drug samples are no different. Although they are “free” when your doctor gives them to you, they will end ...
September 4, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs
Not every brand name medication has a generic available. However, many brand name drugs do have generic alternatives. Generic alternatives are drugs that are likely to be just as safe and effective as your brand name medication. The generic alternative is in the same class or group of medications as your brand name drug, but ...
August 29, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs can be very expensive. However, there are ways to save money when purchasing your medications. Consider the following tips: Always ask your doctor for generics. Many times brand-name medications are prescribed, even though a similar generic drug could be prescribed that would treat your condition just as well for much less money. If ...
August 11, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs
The quality of generic drugs vs. their brand name counterparts is a non-issue. Issues of generic drug efficacy and safety relative to brand name drugs are often raised by the group having the most to lose… the brand name pharmaceutical industry. Many facts about generic drugs are not fully appreciated. Among these are the following: ...
August 9, 2011 in Money, Money Tips
The United States is the most severe-weather prone country on Earth according to the National Weather Service. Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and other natural disasters can strike without warning and force you to evacuate your home or cause disruptions in mail service. Ensuring greater reliability of federal benefit payments during unforeseen events is one of the ...
