Save thousands on health care!

All of us - including us Canadians - have to contend with major health care costs that can make a big dent in our financial plans.  Gail Vaz-Oxlade  gives great advice about planning for emergencies, and she stresses the importance of having health, disability, and life insurance.  All of us are at risk to unforeseen illness and accidents - things that we have no control over.

But there is an additional way to save money on health care costs, and that is preventative maintenance.   I never thought of taking care of myself as a money saving tip, until I read “Your Money or Your Life” by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin.  In the book, which includes lots of great money saving tips, they describe the important of preventative maintenance on your car, your home, and you!  

For example, taking good care of your teeth, flossing daily, eating well, exercising, quitting smoking and incorporating relaxation or meditation into your life regularly will significantly reduce your medical and dental bills.  It sounds basic - too good to be true, even.  But it really is that simple.

Luckily for you, money saving, looking after the environment, and taking care of your health all go together. For example, eating at home, walking or biking to work, eating more veggies and fruits, will improve all three.