Monthly Archives: July, 2009

Keeping A Close Eye On Those Medical Bills

I recently had to have a kidney stone removed.  The hospital estimated the cost of the procedure, and offered me a 20% discount – if I paid my portion on the day of the procedure.  I paid the estimated amount and had the procedure. Today, I received the actual explanation of benefits from my insurance [...]

What Works For Me – Budget Categories

There are dozens of budgeting products on the market.  I’m partial to the You Need A Budget system, but there are other great systems available.  Find a system that works with you, fine tune it to meet your needs, and then use your budget as a tool. After selecting a budgeting system, it’s important to [...]

$4 And $10 Generic Prescriptions From Walmart, Kroger, and Target

Two weeks ago, I had a procedure to remove a kidney stone.  After the procedure, my doctor gave me a prescription for an antibiotic.  I had my local pharmacist fill the prescription.  I am feeling much better and I am happy to be kidney stone-free. The antibiotic that I was prescribed is covered by our [...]

What Works For Me – Debt Reduction Mindset

There are thousands of websites and hundreds of books about debt reduction and debt reduction techniques.  Personally, I’ve written several articles about my own debt reduction journey, a comprehensive guide covering how to get out of debt, and I’ve even created my own personal debt reduction method. Today, I thought it might be beneficial to [...]