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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

Health insurance is a touchy subject. Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. Let’s start at the beginning: Health insurance wasn’t always so stressful for me and my husband and to begin our story I need to go back a few years.

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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. Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats! posted at The Financial Blogger , saying, “The online income for May. ” Green Panda presents 2 Great Reasons Why Young People Need Life Insurance Too! And, do you need it?

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

Your parents, especially if they are baby boomers, grew up in a vibrant economy that afforded them many advantages. You might have to share your house with your roommates but, depending on your location, it may be better than being stuck in a studio apartment on your own. Don’t Compare Your Living Situation to Your Parents.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

, and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Insurance and Risk. If you are in college and wondering how to put money aside, saving money may not even be a question because of the massive amounts of college debt that you are facing. There may be a few ways to do that… Retirement. But this is not the same as not “being skilled. We all have skills. Real Estate.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Insurance and Risk Mac Hildebrand presents What is catastrophic health insurance coverage? posted at Insurance Providers , saying, “From routine trips to the doctor to extended hospital stays, the average health care bill is $8,000 per year. Without insurance, this could literally break the bank for many people.

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