Kate Ashford

Kate Ashford (she/her) is a freelance journalist and content writer who specializes in personal finance, work, health and consumer trends. In addition to being a contributing writer for Forbes and Monster, her work has appeared in more than 20 national outlets, including AARP, the BBC, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Money, NerdWallet, Parents, and WebMD. She has appeared on CNN, ABC, CBS and local New York TV stations, as well as several radio shows, and she was nominated for a Business Journalist of the Year Award in 2008. She attended the University of Virginia for her undergraduate degree (go Hoos!) and Northwestern University for her master's. She lives in Westchester, New York with her husband and two daughters, and when she isn’t at her computer, she dabbles in terrible puns, indoor climbing and triathlons.

Telehealth Has Radically Changed the Way We Go to the Doctor—and We Have the Pandemic to Thank for That

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When lockdowns kicked in, telehealth took off—and millions of Americans (as well as their providers) finally got comfortable with virtual doctor visits.

Preexisting Conditions: What Could Qualify as One, and Why It Matters

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You might have a preexisting condition and not know it—and that could make a difference if the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act.

Election 2020: Where Trump and Biden Stand on COVID-19, Reproductive Rights, and Other Health Issues

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Never before have health topics been so prominent in a presidential election. Not sure about each candidate's positions? Our guide breaks it down.

Your Estate Planning Checklist: How to Make a Will and Where to Find Expert Help

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How should your assets be divided? Who will make health care decisions for you if you're incapacitated? Addressing these and other end-of-life questions is more important than ever.

What to Know About Coronavirus Testing and Treatment if You Have No Health Insurance

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Free or low-cost medical care is available—here's where to start.

3 Expert Tips for Dealing With Financial Stress

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Do your finances stress you out? That simmering worry can weigh you down and tax your health more than you may realize. Here, financial planners explain a few simple strategies you can use—starting now—for greater peace of mind.

10 Things You Must Know About Asian Takeout

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Hold on to your chopsticks: Our experts spill the (soy)beans on what's healthy—and not—at Chinese, Japanese, and Thai eateries.

Bye-Bye, Belly

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Check out these 50 tummy-shrinking tips—including some quick fixes for fitting into those skinny jeans tonight.

Fastest Fat Burners Ever!

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Whether you're working out at the gym or at home, burn calories and erase flab with these 20 fast fat-burners.

Yoga Poses that Boost Metabolism

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Burn more calories, strengthen your core, and speed up your metabolism with this slimming series of yoga poses.

How to Slim Down at Any Age

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A more beautiful body after 30? Believe it! Here's how to get toned and knock off pounds in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.

8 Easy Ways to Kick-Start Your Metabolism

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Trying to burn more calories? These simple diet and workout tricks will get your metabolism moving in no time.

Your A-to-Z Guide to a Flat Belly

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Want fab abs? Check out these 26 insider tricks that work in just days.

30 Fast, New Fat-Burners

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Crank your calorie-blasting way up with these quick tricks.

Eat Healthy for Way Less

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As long as healthy food costs more than junk, we'll seek the best choices for both your belly and wallet.

Live Healthy for Way Less

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You work out, you try to eat right, and you want to buy the healthiest stuff, but, boy, this healthy-living thing can really hit you in the pocketbook.