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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently. With any journey that entails so much change, things are always changing. Several weeks ago, I made the decision that it was about time to start looking for a new full time job.

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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. I can’t believe it’s been that long. And this is when the junk hit the fan.