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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

In October 2003, I left a career as a department store buyer with a nice paycheck, paid vacation days, 401k match, profit sharing, and health benefits, to pursue a life of self employment with my husband where all of those things are up to us. It some ways 2003 seems like yesterday, and it other ways it seems like a lifetime ago.

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Family Balance Sheet

Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment. My newsletter is packed with weekly budgeting inspiration, money-saving tips & ideas, and frugal, yet tasty recipes.

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How to Save on Rental Cars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We rented a car in Salt Lake City in 2003 and had a tire go flat (or get punctured) in the hotel parking lot over night. Budget, for example, has the following options that can be added: GPS ($5.49 I found a deal for a mid-sized SUV at Budget rental for $357 (taxes and fees included) for 11 days, unlimited mileage if I prepay.

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Why You Should Live Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In June 2003 the European Commission adopted a Communication on an integrated product policy (IPP) aiming to reduce the environmental impacts of products, where possible by using a market-driven approach that combines competitiveness with social concerns. Going Green on a Budget The New “Go Green” Mondays Green Apps.

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