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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

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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. Let’s start at the beginning: Health insurance wasn’t always so stressful for me and my husband and to begin our story I need to go back a few years.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

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This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. Don’t let your loans default and mess up your credit rating when you get out on your own. Car Buying.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

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Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes. Credit Card Statements - These can also be found online, so I'm not sure a paper copy is necessary, unless you need it for documentation for tax deductions, then see Taxes below.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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Madison presents Credit Card Application Spree to Maximize Sign Up Bonuses posted at My Dollar Plan , saying, “It’s time for a round of credit card applications to make some money! Insurance and Risk Hank presents What Is Gap Insurance On Your Car And Why You Need It posted at Money Q&A , saying, “What is gap insurance?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Tom Drake from Canadian Finance Blog clarifies our Understanding of Term Life Insurance. Nathan Richardson from ComplexSearch.com presents What’s a Good Credit Score? Jen from Master the Art of Saving presents Credit Card Happy!

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

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t Paydown Your Credit Cards. Crystal presents 5 Credit Card Mistakes You Want to Avoid. Credit cards can be a great tool but these mistakes are all too common. Avoid them and you’ll do fine in the world of credit. Glen Craig presents Credit Cards for Excellent Credit. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. Insurance and Risk. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956.

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