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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

In October 2003, I left a career as a department store buyer with a nice paycheck, paid vacation days, 401k match, profit sharing, and health benefits, to pursue a life of self employment with my husband where all of those things are up to us. I can’t believe it’s been that long.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the latest edition of his almanac, Hirsch suggests that the Dow will experience a “super boom” starting in 2017 and ending with the Dow reaching 38,820 in 2025. Unfortunately, to move them, I had to cash some the investments out in the 401K, leaving me with quite a few funds to get back into the market. My Predicament.

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