TIP OF THE WEEK
Ways to save on your pet’s medical costs
Pet parents know that there’s nothing like the love of furry family members. Keeping your pets healthy is a priority because you want them to live as long as possible. However, health care costs for pets are expensive, and if you are dealing with additional expenses such as prescriptions for chronic conditions, it can become a burden to your budget.
Fortunately, there are several things pet owners can do proactively to keep pets healthy and save money on health care costs.
Invest in preventative care. During wellness checkups, veterinarians can screen for a variety of health conditions. They provide insight on diseases, age-related concerns, dental health, nutritional considerations and so much more. Plus you’re able to provide your pet with important vaccinations. Regular checkups help vets identify problems sooner rather than later, and this can translate to more affordable health care costs to pet parents in the long run.
Get an Inside Rx Pets prescription card. Costs for managing your pet’s health can be a bear with pet owners spending more than $8 billion on prescription and over-the-counter medications annually.
Exercise and focus on nutrition. Obesity is a growing concern for many pets. Poor nutrition paired with limited exercise causes pets to put on additional weight. This weight can put them at higher risk for health concerns like diabetes, osteoarthritis and ligament injuries. These health concerns not only risk the quality of life for Fluffy or Fido, but also can deeply impact your pocketbook. Pets, just like humans, require exercise and proper nutrition to stay healthy and feel their best. Whether that’s letting your rabbit out of the cage to run or going on a walk with your dog, be sure to make regular exercise a part of your fur family’s routine.
Start an emergency fund. Choosing between a pet and an unexpected health expense is something no one wants to experience. Being prepared can make a big difference when facing difficult decisions, so it’s wise to have savings set aside in case of a rainy day. Some people are starting pet health savings accounts (HSAs) that are similar to the accounts that people hold for themselves to pay for medical expenses.
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TECH TALK
Apple to offer monthly news subscription
Apple is looking to give its users access to more news and magazines with a new monthly subscription app, according to new reports. The monthly subscription will give users access to paid media content from a variety of magazines and news outlets. Currently, the Apple News app lets users search for content from different sources and can also subscribe for free to content to get the latest news from a publication, according to Bloomberg. Apple plans to share a portion of the revenue with the publications.
THE LIST
According to Forbes, the top 10 highest-paid players in Major League Baseball for 2018 are:
1. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels ($35.8 million)
2. Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers ($33.8 million)
3. David Price, Boston Red Sox ($30.7 million)
4. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers ($30.5 million)
5. Yoenis Cespedes, New York Mets ($29.5 million)
6. Justin Verlander, Houston Astros ($29 million)
7. Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees ($28.2 million)
8. Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels ($28 million)
9. Flex Hernandez, Seattle Mariners ($27.3 million)
10. Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds ($25.3 million)
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