Things to Consider Before Buying Health Insurance

Buying health insurance for the first time? You might be feeling overwhelmed by all the different choices, options, and insurance companies that are out there to choose from. If you are lucky, then you can get health insurance through your employer. That may, or may not, be the best health insurance for you, though. There are certain things to consider before you buy a health insurance policy. The first thing you should do is take a close look at your budget. How much can you reasonably afford to pay each month for health insurance coverage? This gives you a “ball … Continue reading

How to Avoid Buying Bad Health Insurance

You probably realize that having good health insurance can contribute to your, and to your family’s, good health and quality of life. We are in a time when it is not very easy to find affordable health insurance. This makes some people ready to sign up for the first policy that comes along that they are able to afford. Be careful, though! You might end up buying bad health insurance. What, exactly, is “bad health insurance”? There is no simple answer to this question. The short answer is that “bad health insurance” is a policy that doesn’t do what you … Continue reading

How to Get Your Finances in Control

If you feel as though your finances are out of control then you will want to read this post. I’ll walk you through some steps that you can take to figure out exactly where your money is going and how to stop it from flowing out of your door without your conscious consent. Getting your financial situation under control will help you live a better life and avoid being left with nothing. The first thing that you need to do to get your finances under control is to create a budget. No one really likes to make a budget. Not … Continue reading

Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008

July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer is a busy time, I know. Did you miss any frugal articles last month? If so, here is an opportunity to catch up on what you missed. There are new ways to save money on food, clothing, kids, gas and more. Feel free to leave a comment on any frugal post. I read all of the comments myself, no … Continue reading