I have a friend who has a house in France, and was suddenly taken ill. A visit to the local doctor would have cost four dollars, and a house call was eleven bucks.  These big spenders decided to splurge and spend the extra seven dollars.  American medical costs are a real problem, and I’m not the one to solve it. There are, however, a few tricks that can help ease the burden.

•    The most obvious way to lower your medical bills is to live a healthy life-style. That means cutting back on the booze, smokes, pork rinds and certain – but not all – recreational drugs. It also means having a daily exercise routine, and walking or biking instead of driving. These are all no-brainers.

•    You can go online and order your medicines from Canada. It’s legal, and safe, and much cheaper than buying the same item here. One southern U. S. senator objected to this practice, warning against using “socialist medicines.” If you are absolutely dedicated to unregulated free-market capitalism, then I think you should stick to your guns and pay full price.

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