Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

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. When I resigned from my corporate job, my boss asked me what my husband and I were going to do about health insurance.

Health Insurance 100

Health Insurance Insurance Health 2003 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

This posed the problem of paying in full for both our health insurance plans since our employers no longer contributed to our healthcare needs. Our best frugal win has been our health insurance plan. Since retiring we have become gym buddies and have taken advantage of this great health benefit.

Florida 130

Florida Cruises Cruise Health Insurance 130

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 27, 2012

I lost a job, lost health insurance, lost a house, lost what I thought was my identity and had to start from scratch. Thankfully, I’ve been able to live with my daughter and her family and I have a little part time job to help keep the ship afloat. Just like every other Christmas that has come before this one.

Christmas 63

Christmas Health Insurance Part Time Unemployment 63

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Health insurance is a bit more pricy than when employed, but less than a lot of other people pay. I did deal with this one as soon as possible by moving it in kind to a taxable IRA – so I could take advantage of the Net Unrealized Value taxation rules. At my last company, we had two plans.

Real Estate 207

Real Estate Money Recession Work 207