With an uptick in reported COVID-19 cases, the U.S. government has made free testing kits available to Americans beginning today. Jacqueline Schadeck, certified financial planner at New Perspective Financial Solutions, joined 'Stretching Your Dollar' to share information on getting tests delivered, how to take advantage of health perks from insurance companies and local municipalities.
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