“Gym memberships and healthy food, both part of many people's New Year's goals for losing weight, can be expensive. But experts say the savings from being fit outweighs the added costs. Some life insurance companies reduce premiums for people in a healthy weight range. In addition, overall medical costs typically are lower for people who are fit, and some health insurance providers offer financial incentives for participants who meet wellness targets.”
- Cheaper life insurance
- Lower health-care costs
- Better health insurance
- Wellness incentives from employers and insurers
http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/deal-of-the-day/save-big-by-losing-pounds-1325716783715/
For more ideas on boosting your financial status in 2012 come to Financial Planning for Women seminar on January 11 for the Small Steps to Health and Wealth program. Check out: njaes.rutgers.edu/sshw/
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