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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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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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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? Here are the answers.

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