Resources by Reviewed: What you need to know about over-the-counter hearing aids

If you've been keeping up with the news (or are on Twitter entirely too much), you've probably seen that starting in October, over-the-counter hearing aids will be available for purchase without a prescription from an audiologist. For thousands of Americans, this means access to medical-grade hearing aids they haven't had before. But before you go buy a set, there are a few things you should know.

To make sure the hearing aids in your cart have actually gone through the rigorous FDA-approval process, check the Establishment Registration & Device Listing to make sure your device is up to par. We also recommend checking popular brands like Bose, Phonak and Lively, if you're looking to go the over-the-counter way. 

In other news, we've found a way to clean dry-clean only clothes at home, and we have some advice on what to do with recalled baby products. And if you're looking for a good deal, we've found one — snag a free knife trio set from Our Place when you purchase an Always Pan with our code USABTS.

OK friends, that's all for now. Have a chill weekend.

— Sara Beth Bolin, Newsletter Writer