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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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Family Vital Information Binder

Family Balance Sheet

In fact, it was one of my 2020 financial goals. I’m not sure why I didn’t complete it in 2020, since I had more free time than usual, but I finally got the project done in 2021. Medical Info – includes health insurance details and names and details of our doctors, dentists, and other specialists.

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It’s Frugal Friday: 10/28/16

Family Balance Sheet

It’s Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. turkey burgers, french fries, homemade sugar-free applesauce , steamed veg. So we are now in the market for new health insurance. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. Very tasty!

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Get your FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment. I offer this FREE spreadsheet to community. Our goal: Increase Net Worth. I STILL use our spreadsheet today.

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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]. Don’t spend money on extra incentives that won’t help you reach your fitness goals. Experiment with free trials. Many gyms will let you join a month for free. Don’t feel guilty taking advantage of free trials.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will.

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

Savings Corner

Consider directing at least a portion of your pay toward long-term financial goals, like saving for retirement and purchasing a life insurance plan. This is also an opportune time to explore the life insurance offered through your new employer. And did we mention that life insurance from your employer is usually free for you?