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Ask the hospital to forgive your debt
I had the misfortune of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of twenty-two. It was about 8 months after I finished college and I was first told to…
Elder Care Costs – A Total Black Hole?
I admit that I know very little about the costs of assisted living, nursing homes, and other elder care expenses. So far I've been fortunate to have parents that are…
Queers and Health Insurance: Market to Us, We’ll Buy!
Nina forwarded me the results of a recent study indicating that nearly a quarter of gay and lesbian adults lack health insurance. Apparently, we're twice as likely as our straight…
Should I buy earthquake insurance? The cost/benefit analysis.
'œTake calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.' '“ General George S. Patton Newport Beach had an earthquake two weeks ago. It was minor at a magnitude ,…
State Farm Insurance – Well worth the money (usually)
I know this may not be a popular post, based on the fact that a lot of people tend to hate State Farm(and most Insurance companies) due to their Katrina…
What is a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA and Is it for You?
Last week I talked about Navigating the Health Insurance Waters as a self-employed individual. While the waters may never totally be clear or calm I am at least moving toward…
Save Hundreds on Eye Glasses
I hate going to the eye doctor more than the dentist. I'm sure it helps that my dentist has a liberal policy with the laughing gas, but eye appointments are…
Health Insurance for the Self-Employed: Navigating the Wild Waters
While I have been flying solo in my business full time for a number of months now, the time has come for me to find health benefits. I knew it…
The Cost of Going Bald.. And How to Save
My hair has never been more than an inconvenience for me'” but when it started to rain from my head like confetti, it rekindled my interest in hair products. As…
Coming Out Insurance
I'm so happy to be returning to Queercents this week! I've been recovering from knee surgery and am coming out of the pain-haze. For the past three weeks I've been…