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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. When I resigned from my corporate job, my boss asked me what my husband and I were going to do about health insurance.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. Car Buying. If you live outside of a major metropolitan area, chances are you need a car.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes. Keep the quarterly statements for your 401k or other IRA accounts until you receive the annual statement. Insurance - sub-files would be Auto, Health, Home-Owners, Life, etc.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. Insurance and Risk Hank presents What Is Gap Insurance On Your Car And Why You Need It posted at Money Q&A , saying, “What is gap insurance? And, do you need it?

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? Passive Family Income shares with us the tricks to making money off Squidoo. Lending money to family and friends can get really tricky to say the least.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Health insurance is a bit more pricy than when employed, but less than a lot of other people pay. However, I haven’t learned this lesson too well, as I still have the second plan, which is a 401K. He actually gets about 2/3 of his parting salary in pension form, even when providing me with a survivor benefit.