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The Price of Addiction: What It’s Costing Your Family

Price of Addiction

Abusing a substance, whether it be legal or illegal, can have devastating effects on a person’s body. But, the devastation does not stop here. It can also lead to horrible effects on the abuser’s family’s finances. Continue reading below to learn how a substance abuse problem can completely turn a family’s finances upside down, sometimes [...]

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Save The Ta Tas

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and I thought I would try and do my small part in helping to share knowledge and information and provide some hope and comfort. I encourage you to check out the ShopKomen store and support the cause. History Breast Cancer Awareness Month began in 1985 when the American [...]

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True Cost Of The Flu

Cost of the Flu

I have to admit I’m pretty shocked to see the revelations in this infographic from my friends at FrugalDad.com about the total costs of the flu on the American Economy! $87.1 Billion cost to the Economy Businesses lose $16.3 Billion 70,000,000 sick days used each year

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Healthy Eyes Are Wealthy Eyes

Eye health

Take a second to look in the mirror and notice the brilliance and complexity of your eyes.  Think of all the joy that you get with your eyes with crystal clear vision.  Picture all of the beautiful things that you get to see on a daily basis.  What do you see?  Maybe it’s your beautiful [...]

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What Is A Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Savings Account

Use it or lose it! A Flexible Spending Account also known as an FSA is a financial account that can be set up through a cafeteria plan from your employer in the United States.  An FSA allows the employee to set aside pre-tax dollars that can be used for medical expenses, dental care, child care [...]

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Why Pet Insurance Can Save You Thousands

Pet Insurance Can Save You Money

Are you an animal lover?  Do you have any cats, dogs, ferrets, etc?  I’m an avid animal lover, I have three little mini dachshunds that I absolutely adore.  Back in 2003, I adopted my first miniature dachshund and named her Honey.  At the time I had absolutely no idea of the types of ailments that [...]

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Don’t Make This Expensive Mistake When You Go To the Doctor

Concierge Medicine

A couple of weeks ago I went to the doctor for some routine evaluations and my doctor referred me to a specialist to continue the tests I needed to perform.  I went to the new doctor’s office and found out I had pay cash because he didn’t accept insurance plans – he said the insurance companies [...]

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What you Need to Know About the Changes to Your Health Care Plans

Changes To Health Plans

On Thursday September 23, 2010 many changes to Health Care Insurance begin to take effect. Most people will not notice these changes right away because existing Health Plans don’t have to include the new policies until they renew. What that basically means is that if you get your health insurance from work then these changes [...]

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