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An Update on Medi-Share – September 2017

Family Balance Sheet

As open enrollment nears for many health insurance plans, I thought this would be a great time to give you an update on Medi-Share, the health sharing ministry that we are using in place of traditional health insurance. Health insurance has been a long winding road for us over the last few years.

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Family Vital Information Binder

Family Balance Sheet

I printed a recent statement or bill of each account and wrote any important details about each account number, the advisor or rep’s name and phone number, and the log-in password. Medical Info – includes health insurance details and names and details of our doctors, dentists, and other specialists.

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for April 2024

Savings Corner

5 Unlimited The highest coverage limit the insurer offers per year. 70%, 80%, 90% How much of your bill the insurer will pay after you’ve met your deductible. 100, $250, $500 How much of your vet bills you need to pay before the insurer starts reimbursing you. Broader coverage than most other plans.

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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

Savings Corner

Entering the Job Market If you’ve just started looking for a job, you may also be putting together a budget for the first time. Consider directing at least a portion of your pay toward long-term financial goals, like saving for retirement and purchasing a life insurance plan. Life insurance could help cover these costs.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. Do you see that total figure?

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Health Sharing Ministry. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance. We drive older cars.

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Medi-Share Update: One Year Later

Family Balance Sheet

Health insurance is a struggle for many people, and for us it became a big source of anxiety at the end of 2015 when our insurance company went out of business. We scrambled to research new plans, but after 11 years with the same company we were out of the loop regarding the insurance landscape at that time.