The PA Institute of Public Accountants has several pieces of advice for saving on your health insurance. If you lose your job: explore new COBRA options, if you’re healthy: research individual plans being offered by a number of providers, if you’re a recent grad: check with your state because many have extended coverage.
Some local governments and pharmacies are already offering seasonal flu shots- not the shot for H1N1- the regular seasonal flu shots. Some government locations are free, and some pharmacies take insurance. If you don’t have insurance, call around for the best prices because they can range by as much as $10 or $15.You can get [...]
If you’ve lost your job and your health coverage, and you still need your prescription drugs but can’t afford them, you may be able to get them for free. Pharmaceutical companies have programs to help low income people. You can find out more from the Partnership for Prescription Assistance by calling 888-4PPA-NOW or visiting their [...]
Did you know that having a poor credit score could prevent you from getting a new job? Some employers look at that, so if you lose your job contact your lenders right away and try to make new arrangements until you find a job, so that your score stays in tact.
My facebook friend, James, asked, “How can I save money on my cell phone bill?” First, call your provider and ask them to compare your usage with your plan to make sure you’re on the best plan. Also try billshrink.com- it’s a website that lets you plug in your usage and compare different providers to see [...]
Movie tickets are not cheap these days, but there are ways to save. If you’re a AAA member- check their website for discounted movie tickets. Also, Costco offers discount movie tickets in packets of five- there is a shipping charge if you buy them online, but still check it out and ask your local store.
Did you know September is National Coupon Month and the 100th anniversary of coupons? That’s a reminder of just how valuable they can be. How far we’ve come from CW Post offering a penny off on Grape Nuts to now, coupons that you can download right to your cell phone. Want to see how that works? Try [...]
Are you sick of getting certain catalogs delivered to your home? There’s a way to make them stop. You can reach out to each individual company or visit catalogchoice.org, click on the catalogs you don’t want and they’ll stop… plus you’ll help the environment!
Have you received that dreaded notice from your credit card issuer telling you that they’re lowering your credit limit through no fault of your own? How you react is important. Your balance should always be 10% of your limit or less and if the lowering of your limit makes that ratio higher than 10%, quickly [...]
Now through September 20th, a program at Babies”R”Us or Toys”R”Us will help you save big on new baby purchases. In an effort to get recalled and dangerous products out of homes, the “Great Trade-In” event will earn you 20% off a new baby item in exchange for your old cribs, car seats, strollers, and other [...]
Spending money wisely, from home repair to shopping
