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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for April 2024

Savings Corner

The best pet insurance companies at a glance All of the pet insurance companies below scored 5 out of 5 stars based on an in-depth comparison of coverage, plan terms and options, consumer experience, financial strength and discounts: ASPCA : Best for broad coverage. Figo : Best pet insurance for cats.

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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

Joaquin, our sweet, trusted, good-looking companion lives with us rent-free. 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. What’s your best frugal win?

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5 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy in 2023

Savings Corner

Biotech companies use live organisms such as bacteria or enzymes to develop drugs, while pharmaceutical companies use chemicals. Drug stocks range from huge companies with billions of dollars in sales each year to small biotech firms with no products on the market yet. healthcare system.

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It’s Frugal Friday: 10/28/16

Family Balance Sheet

turkey burgers, french fries, homemade sugar-free applesauce , steamed veg. We received a letter from our health insurance company, Aetna, a few weeks ago that they are leaving the Affordable Care Act exchange at the end of this year. So we are now in the market for new health insurance. Very tasty!

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6 Ways to Save Money On a Gym Membership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Author Bio: Kalen Smith writes about health insurance and related topics for [link]. Experiment with free trials. Many gyms will let you join a month for free. Don’t feel guilty taking advantage of free trials. Take advantage of health insurance discounts. I don’t think they do this anymore.

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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

Coupons Do Work

and now I have my own little company, couponsdowork. Join on-campus clubs and organizations, you might be able to get free lunches and dinners several times a week. Another way to get free meals is to volunteer for alumni association events and attend student club evening mixers. Free Soda/ Pop (for Michigan people).

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