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Which Insurance Policies Should You Absolutely Have?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Renters insurance makes sense for those who wouldn’t be able to replace the items in their apartment or rental home on their own, just paying cash. In some cases, you are required to carry insurance. Many mortgage lenders also require home insurance. Other insurance isn’t so straightforward. Covering Yourself.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

Savings Corner

If you plan to buy a house, get married or have children, you can help protect your loved ones by purchasing a life insurance policy now. Paying Off Your Debt and Expenses Life insurance is also important if your parents co-signed for your student loans or other debt, such as a car. Watch her story here.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The problem is that the world of life insurance is vast, and not every policy is going to be ideal for you. Health insurance: This is a must; should someone get critically ill, mountains of medical bills can bury you very quickly. It is also generally more affordable and flexible than other types of life insurance.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” John presents Q1 2012 Credit Card Debt Study posted at Card Hub , saying, “The first quarter of 2012 indicates consumers are paying down credit card debt. Will this trend continue throughout the year, or will consumer credit card debt follow the same path it has in previous years?

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