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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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Health Sharing Ministry. We weren’t in the market to leave our traditional health insurance plan until the monthly premiums became more than our home mortgage back in November 2016. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance. Read: How to Get a FREE Gym Membership.

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Which Insurance Policies Should You Absolutely Have?

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Renters insurance makes sense for those who wouldn’t be able to replace the items in their apartment or rental home on their own, just paying cash. In some cases, you are required to carry insurance. Many mortgage lenders also require home insurance. Other insurance isn’t so straightforward. Covering Yourself.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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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: .

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Fun Ways to Exercise (Who Would’ve Thought?)

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There is no denying that there are health benefits from regular exercise, and health insurance companies don’t hide the fact that they offer lower rates to healthy individuals. You can buy weighted hoops for a more serious workout, and you can even join in with hula hoop classes in most major cities. Get Healthy'

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for April 2024

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You may also save on your policy if your employer offers MetLife pet insurance as a benefit. MetLife’s website is generally user-friendly and offers a sample policy so you can preview the coverage terms before you buy. Source: Insurer website. How much is pet insurance? One day for accidents, 14 days for illnesses.

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There’s No Such Thing As Cheap Food

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All of this leads to increased trips to the doctor, soaring rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, learning disorders and heart disease, and higher health insurance costs for everyone. Food and water are the most important products we can buy; why do we look for the cheap way out? Why so many of us don’t blink when paying $4.00

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

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The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Insurance and Risk Mac Hildebrand presents What is catastrophic health insurance coverage?

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