Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

In 2004 when we were researching policies, we weren’t parents yet, but fully intended on having children. It really deserves a whole separate post and if today’s insurance environment was the same as 2004 I might explain further, but it’s not, so I’ll move on. In reality though, that was not the case.

Health Insurance 100

Health Insurance Insurance Health 2003 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

Cut out unnecessary spending and use that money to build an emergency fund. Wentworth for a lump sum of cash now, and then use the money to help build your emergency fund. Instead of opening a savings account with a negligible interest rate, purchase gold and silver bullion (coins and bars). Create Milestones.

Emergency Fund 71

Emergency Fund Goals 2008 Debt 71

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As open enrollment nears for many health insurance plans, I thought this would be a great time to give you an update on Medi-Share, the health sharing ministry that we are using in place of traditional health insurance. Health insurance has been a long winding road for us over the last few years. Yay for discounts!

2017 100

2017 Health Insurance September Insurance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

We started using it in January 2017 and I wrote all about it, so I won’t rehash it all here. If you’re unfamiliar with the health cost sharing concept, we were too! Medi-Share can be used as a substitute to satisfy the federal mandate requiring “applicable individuals” to maintain “minimum essential insurance coverage”.

Health Insurance 113

Health Insurance Insurance 2017 Bills 113