No one ever wants to hear the words "you have breast cancer," but the American Cancer Society estimates more than 266,000 Americans are likely to get that news in 2018. Part of what makes breast cancer such a fear-inducing diagnosis is the fact that it affects not just your physical health, but your financial well-being, too. A recent report published by The Pink Fund, a Michigan-based national non-profit that provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing treatment, points to just how a big a financial impact having breast cancer can have. The survey found that 64 percent of people with breast cancer end up paying $5,000 or more out of pocket over the course of their tre
Teaching your children healthy behaviors can be challenging, and it takes the effort of the entire family to help your children maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our monthly newsletter has a wonderful assessment that can help you gauge where you stand now, and the action plan will help your family move toward healthier habits. Here are the highlights from our assessment. Join our monthly newsletter here. Healthy Eating Children should strive for five servings of produce daily. Children should limit unhealthy snacks and drink. Children should eat a healthy breakfast every day. You should aim to prepare healthy meals at home five or more days per week. Physical Activity Children should get 30 to
If you're about to turn age 65 (or know someone who is) it's time to consider some things that can greatly affect your finances and healthcare. In the months leading up to -- or in the months immediately following, if you've been a little slow -- your 65th birthday, do the following: Health-Related Matters Enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B. Almost everyone age 65 and older is eligible to enroll in Medicare Part A (inpatient care) and Medicare Part B (outpatient care). You may sign up as early as three months before your 65th birthday to ensure that your coverage begins on the day you turn 65. Penalties may apply if you sign up more than 3 months after your 65th birthday. Your first chance
