It’s that time of year again.We're looking forward to a bright and shiny new year in 2013. With that brand new year comes the honored tradition of making New Year's resolutions. The problem is that most of us make lofty goals and resolutions that are almost impossible to attain and then we wonder why we have failed just a few weeks into the... Read more
With the elections over and the new health care reform bill moving forward, there is a lot of talk and speculation about the new rules and regulations. As someone who lives with multiple chronic health issues, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, I'm very excited to see the changes that are coming our way! There are some great resources out there already on... Read more
Living with chronic health issues like Rheumatoid Arthritis is expensive. My article last month focused on how to save money on your prescriptions. This month, with so many people getting ready to enroll in benefits for the next year, I wanted to talk about a great way to save money on EVERY aspect of your health care. It's called an FSA, which... Read more
When you take as many medications as I do, you realize how fast the cost of the prescriptions can add up. Over the years as my health has continued to decline, due to Rheumatoid Arthritis and other associated health issues, my medication costs have increased. And since we're on a tight budget in our household, I've had to find ways to make our... Read more
As a kid growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 70's, life was pretty good. I had a close knit family and was taught to believe in myself and that I could do anything if I put my heart into it. I was a budding artist from practically the day I was born and when the time came to make a decision on my career path, I chose to go to U.C.... Read more