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The body of a faceless massage therapist, working on the foot of a client whose body is off camera, lying on a massage table in an open, airy studio.

When a massage can ease a migraine—and which type is best.

Studies show massage can ease migraine symptoms. But how do they stack up against other treatments? We share the details. Plus, how to save on massage fees.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young white woman with short red hair wearing a white shirt sits at a table in a bright white room in front of a computer and touches her lip as she gazes into the screen.

Learn how HSAs and FSAs can help you save cash and stress less!

The short story? These savings accounts let you reserve pre-tax funds for medical expenses. So you can save up to 40% off routine care and specialty treatments!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young woman with dark skin and long dark hair wearing a black winter coat sits outside at a cafe table in the sun, looking down into her phone with a credit card out to pay for something.

How to save with an HSA or FSA—and which is best for you

What’s the deal with Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts? Understand what they are and how they can help you save on fitness, massage and more.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A thin white massage therapist in blue pants and a white shirt with her short hair pulled back stretches a female patient wearing fitted clothing who lays on a massage table in an airy treatment room.

Can I use my HSA or FSA to pay for massage therapy?

Does massage help your medical condition? We guide you through how you may be able to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online and save on rehab fees!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Color photograph of a curvy Black woman with an Afro wearing orange workout clothing doing a deep lunge in her living room while watching a BODi fitness program on an iPad set on her coffee table.

How to use your HSA/FSA to save on BODi subscriptions and the BODi Bike

Want to feel good while saving up to 40% on BODi? Learn how Dr. B can help qualifying patients unlock their HSA and FSA funds with a $15 online consultation.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Back view of unrecognizable sad white with head down sitting at colorful workplace with notebooks scattered around, frustrated.

What you should know about taxes and medical deductions

Learn how to deduct medical costs from your taxes, why being single costs more with time and how reading glasses can boost income. Plus, stress-relieving tips!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Young female office worker with raised arms and closed eyes sitting at desk with computer while working in home office

What is a Letter of Medical Necessity for HSA/FSA?

Understand how the HSA reimbursement process works. Plus, learn how qualifying patients can get a Letter of Medical Necessity online with a $15 consultation.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Color photograph of a white male F45 Training personal trainer kneeling down to assist F45 gym members who lay on the floor, raising barbell weights above them. Photo courtesy F45.

How to use your HSA/FSA at F45 Training

Think exercise might help you prevent or treat a medical condition? Learn how you may be able to save on F45 Training costs with your HSA or FSA account.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young woman concentrates as she lifts a heavy weight during an Orangtheory Fitness class.

How you might be able to use your HSA/FSA to sweat and save at Orangetheory Fitness

If exercise helps you prevent or treat a medical condition, learn how to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online and seek approval to save on Orangetheory Fitness with your HSA or FSA.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A celebratory photo of a SoulCycle class with a group of riders cheering and confetti flying through the air. Photo courtesy of SoulCycle.

How to use your HSA/FSA at SoulCycle

Here’s how Dr. B is working to help make the process of getting a Letter of Medical Necessity more convenient for qualifying patients.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Excited black father carrying happy little daughter on shoulders while mother laughing and strolling together on playground on tropical resort

What can you buy with HSA (and FSA) funds?

Here's how Health Savings Accounts can help you save on qualified medical expenses. Plus, a surprising list of things you can buy with HSA (and FSA) funds.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A child's hands old up a clear piggy bank with a few dollars in at against a blurry background of a bed and chair.

The best ways to improve your physical and financial health

Trying to get in the green? This week, we share how to fight medical bills, when you can use HSA/FSA funds for fitness fees and more.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young white woman with long brown hair stares out at the dwindling sunset while holding a cup of coffee, a laptop open on the table nearby.

How much does Paxlovid cost in 2024?

Why is Paxlovid so expensive now? Here’s what to know about the cost of Paxlovid with or without insurance and how to get Covid-19 treatment online.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A curvy Black woman wearing gym clothes and a hair wrap and a muscular white woman wearing gym clothes stand close together, laughing, resting against a well of a gym.

Can I use my FSA/HSA for gym membership?

Do you exercise to prevent or reverse an injury or illness? Learn how to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online to use your HSA/FSA dollars for fitness fees.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Different types of pills, Tablets in packs, and blister packs with colorful medicines are set on a pink background, with the fingers of a white hand picking one up.

Using a Drug Discount Card — How It Works

Dr. B offers the cheapest telehealth. The next step? Finding the lowest prescription price. Here’s how drug discount cards work and how to use them.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Young brunette woman sitting on the couch in their living room at home, with a 6-year old kid on her lap. She's on the phone doing a consultation with a doctor. The woman is checking the child’s temperature on a thermometer.

The best drug discount card: SingleCare vs. GoodRx

Pharmacy savings cards can help you save up to 80% of prescription costs. But is SingleCare or GoodRx is the best drug discount card for you?

| By Jacqueline Raposo

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