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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. We did take advantage of one benefit of a high deductible health plan: a Health Savings Account. We are a fairly healthy family who rarely sees a doctor for illnesses.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Open a savings account and put away 10 percent as a minimum. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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