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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. My parents have helped us in the past.

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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. And this is when the junk hit the fan. I can’t believe it’s been that long.