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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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Home Hints: Make Your First Big Move Easier With These Lifestyle Tips

Motherhood Moments

Here are a few of the best: Secure a Stable Job If you don't already have a job, or if you're working but need to secure better pay and hours , take some time to research your options. Research Homes and Apartments in the Area The most important part of living on your own is finding the right place to call home.

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It’s Frugal Friday: 10/28/16

Family Balance Sheet

How We Saved this Week: All of the meat that I used this week for my menu was from the markdown section of the grocery store. After shaking off some laziness, I got back in the habit of using my favorite cash back grocery apps and was able to transfer $20 from ibotta to my checking account. Read: 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat .

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

Penny Pinchin' Mom

What I have found to work is that if I can access my emergency fund within 24-48 hours, it is ideal both in terms of easy accessibility and liquidity as well as inconvenient enough that I don’t get tempted to dip into it for something it really shouldn’t be used for. Let them do all that researching and buyingup properties.

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for April 2024

Savings Corner

5 Unlimited The highest coverage limit the insurer offers per year. 70%, 80%, 90%, 100% How much of your bill the insurer will pay after you’ve met your deductible. 100 – $1,500 How much of your vet bills you need to pay before the insurer starts reimbursing you. Mobile app has lots of useful features.

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Seven Questions to Answer Before You Retire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You’ve been used to a steady income for many years. You probably won’t have health insurance, life insurance or special perks (like savings on certain items or free tickets to different things or business travel on the company’s dime) after you retire. Do you need the money? Do you need the benefits?

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For 12 years she worked as an assistant to research scientists – continuing to live with her parents. Use Up Existing Resources. Discontinue Insurance. Since she could no longer afford to pay it, she stopped the home insurance and stopped using the cars she inherited (also free and clear). Get some transportation.