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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

Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. We received a letter from our health insurance company, Aetna, a few weeks ago that they are leaving the Affordable Care Act exchange at the end of this year. So we are now in the market for new health insurance. They LOVE it. Enough said!

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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

Koupon Karen

When selecting the right movers, research extensively, and ask for recommendations from friends or expatriates in your network. Before settling on a company, read reviews, obtain quotes, compare services, and inquire about additional packages such as storage facilities and insurance.

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for April 2024

Savings Corner

Plans available Accident and illness, accident-only, wellness. Source: Insurer website. Plans available Accident and illness, accident-only, wellness. Source: Insurer website. Then you can add even more options such as wellness care and coverage for veterinary exam fees. Source: Insurer website.

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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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Seven Questions to Answer Before You Retire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m doing OK, so hopefully these questions will help you as well. Track them over a multi-year period, noting the averages on different categories as well as the spikes and valleys. Research health, life, long term care, dental and vision policies available and compare costs and benefits. Do you need the money?

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