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How to Get Health Insurance During the Special Enrollment Period

Published: Aug 9, 2021
Read Time: 7 min
If you did not purchase health insurance or are not previously covered, you might apply during the Special Enrollment Period if you have a qualifying life event.

How Much Does a Vitamin D Test Costs Without Insurance?

Published: Aug 10, 2021
Read Time: 7 min
Vitamin D, typically known as the sunshine vitamin, is essential for maintaining strong bones, boosting your immune system, and reducing depression. If you feel that you are at risk of experiencing soft or weak bones symptoms, a vitamin D test may help assess a treatment regimen. A vitamin D test will likely cost you between $15 and $263.

7 Best Medications for Heartburn and Acid Reflux in 2024

Published: May 11, 2024
Read Time: 10 min
The best medication for heartburn includes classes of heartburn medications: antacids, histamine-2 (H2) blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Will Variants Cause Another Lockdown?

Published: Apr 23, 2024
Read Time: 9 min
Over the past few months, the Delta variant has posed a threat to returning to normal life, but healthy, vaccinated people do not need to worry.

How To Save on Prescription Drugs Without Insurance?

Published: Nov 23, 2021
Read Time: 6 min
There are different solutions to utilize to save money, including buying bulk prescriptions to requesting the generic version. Below we go into detail on 10 ways to save money when purchasing your prescriptions.

How Much Do Birth Control Pills Cost Without Insurance in 2024?

Published: Jan 1, 2024
Read Time: 11 min
The cost of birth control pills without insurance can range between $10-$200 per monthly pack, which usually comes out to a few hundred or thousands of dollars per year.

How Much Does a Dermatologist Visit Cost Without Insurance in 2026?

Published: Jul 10, 2026
Read Time: 10 min
Across 24 dermatology practices, comparable new-patient medical visits average $244 (median $250; n=17) and established follow-ups average $170 (median $175; n=15). See cash prices by region and separate tiers for full-body exams, telehealth, biopsies, pathology, and procedures.

How to Build a Simple Skincare Routine

Published: Aug 23, 2022
Read Time: 11 min
Taking care of your skin is essential to maintaining overall health. Building a simple and effective skincare routine is worth the time to ensure healthier and happier skin later in life. With all of the products on the market, it can get overwhelming to choose what is best for you and your skin. However, you can build a skincare routine by starting with three simple steps; cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

Child Tax Credit: What It Is and How to Claim

Published: Aug 3, 2021
Read Time: 6 min
The child tax credit is a tax benefit granted to American taxpayers for each qualifying dependent child. Taking advantage of the child tax credit each year can be important to support you and your family members each year. Money received from the child tax credit can be put towards food, housing, and insurance premiums.

Costco Health Insurance: What it is & What it Costs

Published: Aug 11, 2022
Read Time: 7 min
Costco is a consumer hub with various offerings; food samples, toiletries, realtor insurance policies, and health insurance. Costco has a health insurance plan and marketplace where clients can view and compare prices for different health insurance lines. To do this, Costco recently merged with Custom Benefits Consultants, Inc (CBC). The average monthly cost for Costco Health Insurance ranges between $335 and $712, depending on what state you live in.

How Much Does Botox Cost?

Published: Aug 23, 2022
Read Time: 7 min
The cost of Botox is about $466 per procedure. Some side effects of botox include cold or flu symptoms, crooked smile/drooling, dizziness, and more.

Everything You Need to Know About the Sinovac Vaccine

Published: Apr 23, 2024
Read Time: 6 min
The Sinovac vaccine, CoronaVac, is an inactivated vaccine developed by a private Chinese company. It requires two doses given 2-4 weeks apart, similar to mRNA vaccines and most adenovector vaccines. Currently, the Sinovac vaccine is approved in China and for emergency use in other countries.