Tax Extension? Here’s Why You Might Not Make the April Deadline
A few years ago, I was running two small businesses, including one as a self-employed freelance writer. When tax season rolled around, I had trouble tracking my quarterly estimated taxes, organizing 1099s and figuring out which business expenses were deductible.After talking to my tax person, I decided I couldn't make the standard April 15 deadline…
Here’s How to Get Student Loan Forgiveness Sooner While SAVE Remains...
If you're enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and were due to receive debt relief last year or expected to hit the 120-payment mark this year, a new program can help you apply for debt relief during the SAVE payment pause.PSLF offers student loan forgiveness to teachers, nurses and other public service workers who have made…
Here’s Why You Should Get a Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage massage is having a moment on social media, with claims that it can reduce inflammation, bloating and stress. While this technique was originally developed to treat lymphedema (swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid), it is now gaining popularity for the wider potential health benefits it has.To separate fact from fiction and learn…
Did your date give you ‘the ick’? Here’s the science behind...
munandme/Getty Images/iStockphoto The food was top-notch, the atmosphere was cozy and my date aimed to entertain. I love a good personal story, so I invited him to relate one that he'd referenced in his profile. Good fodder for a first date, I thought. At one point in the story, as he recounted it, a goat…
How can RFK Jr. reform food? Here’s the power he’d have...
The HHS Secretary nominee has said he'd like to end subsidies for junk food and sugary drinks via federal programs such as SNAP, which, at $100 billion a year, is the U.S.'s top anti-hunger program.
Beyond Red Dye No. 3: Here’s what parents should know about...
The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants warning labels on food products containing six synthetic dyes. AdShooter/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AdShooter/Getty Images When the FDA announced a ban of food dye Red No. 3 this week, the agency pointed to a law that says a food additive may not be authorized…
Beyond red dye No. 3: Here’s what parents should know about...
The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants warning labels on food products containing six synthetic dyes. AdShooter/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AdShooter/Getty Images When the FDA announced a ban of food dye Red No. 3 this week, the agency pointed to a law that says a food additive may not be authorized…
Is one drink a day OK? Here’s what to consider
On the heels of the Surgeon General's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's a growing consensus that less is better. But the evidence doesn't support abstinence for all. We asked experts to weigh in on what amount of alcohol can be consumed without increasing the risk of health harms.
Is smoke in your home? Here’s how to make an air...
People walk through wildfire smoke in in Altadena, Calif., on Wednesday, as wildfires in Los Angeles County sharply worsened poor air quality. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts. Interest in air filters and purifiers…
Your Next Bed May Be HSA- or FSA-Eligible. Here’s How
A bad mattress can have serious health implications that go far beyond relentless tossing and turning at night. It can cause severe pain and easily exacerbate existing health conditions. That's why the IRS allows you to use your pre-tax dollars in your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) towards health-forward items, such as…
