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 company. I am happy to…
Category: Tips
The Savings Sweep – Today’s Quick Tip
Today’s Quick Tip – The Savings Sweep At the end of each pay cycle, right before I receive a paycheck, I’ll do a savings sweep. I take a peak at my monthly budget, notice any categories where I might have “left over” money, and sweep that money from my checking account into my savings account. Benefits of Today’s Tip –…
Dealing With Trial Periods
Let’s face it, we live busy lives. I’m pretty sure that most companies are aware of this. I’m also pretty sure that that’s why many companies entice customers with trial periods. Think about it. How many times have you signed up for a service because it was free for 3 months, with the real intention of canceling said service at…