I recently had a friend who is young and fit get diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Since the condition is usually associated with advanced age and obesity, it was surprising to hear. However, with quick action and strict lifestyle changes, the condition is reversible.

Chronic conditions like this account for 86% of medical costs nationwide, according to the National Institute of Health. Regular doctor’s visits can support with prevention and disease management before conditions become a significant medical and financial burden. Here is why visiting the doctor regularly saves you money.

I recently spoke with a couple where one partner made significantly more money than their other half. The person who made more asked me how household expenses should be divvied up. Whether married or unmarried, every couple needs to find an arrangement that works well for them and their relationship.

Too often, assumptions and lack of communication can lead to someone feeling resentful and the relationship being at risk. This is how to manage household expenses with a large income gap.

Through television, social media, texting, emails, and even your own friends, people today are constantly being urged to purchase some good or service. You are constantly told this next thing is what you need to increase your convenience, gain status, lose weight, become more beautiful, or have more fun. This bombardment of media can be difficult to overcome and may lead people to completely disregard their financial future to get that next thing. This is a discussion of spending psychology and how you can overcome spending impulses to stay on budget.