Dental care costs can seem overwhelming at times, ranging from X-rays to braces and orthodontic surgeries. The cost of maintaining your teeth can add up over the years, putting a real strain on your finances. However, according to Miami dentist Dr. Elejabarrieta of Artistic Smiles, there are many ways to reduce your dental fees to help you get a healthy smile without the monetary strain.Many dental procedures can come with a hefty price tag. … [Read more...]
One of your Biggest Financial Worries: Health Care Costs are a Big Concern for Many of Us
A Gallup poll from 2016 revealed that healthcare costs are the biggest financial worry for families in the United States. A huge 15 percent of families said that healthcare was the biggest concern for them financially.That is understandable. Rising healthcare costs are causing problems for families across the country, and medical bills that come out of nowhere can be a huge shock. And all of this can happen along with the stress caused by the … [Read more...]
Seeking Wellness Without Draining Your Wallet: Ways to Save Money on Your Health Costs
While most NHS treatments are free, there are times when our health can become costly. Things like sight tests, travelling to have NHS treatments, dental work, and so on, can all become quite expensive. However, there are several ways in which you can save on the amount you’re spending on your health.For example, some groups don’t have to pay for certain healthcare items, many can get help for their costs if they’re on a low income and those … [Read more...]
Change what you can and accept the rest
There is a song that includes the lines "I will learn to let go what I cannot change... but I will change whatever I can."I think this is a good lesson for life. People always say "If you don't like something, change it." But that's not always possible. You change what you can and you learn to accept what you can't and work around it.I have a coworker who is currently very stressed about a situation here at work. The situation affects … [Read more...]
I need a vacation
As my coworkers have been vacationing around me, I have been at work all summer. No days off, just work. Okay, I took half a day for a doctor's appointment. But other than that, it's been work as normal.My thinking was that I was trying to conserve my leave. After all, a lot of my vacations are scheduled around races, and I refuse to race in the summer (it's way too hot). I vacation in the spring and the fall. But it's been a while since … [Read more...]