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Family + Personal
Sarah Brumley

How to Stay Healthy Without Spending More Money

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t be hard – even if you’re on a budget. Today we’re chatting about how to effectively manage both your health and financial goals without compromising either. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started. Links for This Episode Check out these DIY Resources

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Health + Insurance
Sarah Brumley

Medical Bills Got You Down? Consider This Strategy Now

There’s nothing worse than recovering from a medical event only to have huge medical bills show up and not know how to pay for them. Not to worry – today I’m walking you through five steps to help you figure out what to do next – no panic required. Sound

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Health + Insurance
Sarah Brumley

March 2024 Challenge: It’s Time to Be Prepared

Let’s be real. If an unexpected medical crisis left you in the hospital for a long period of time or you suddenly passed away in your sleep, it’s unlikely that you’d want your loved ones scrambling to figure out what to do next. And yet – that’s exactly what will

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4 Healthy and Inexpensive Summer Recipes
Grocery + Meal Planning
Sarah Brumley

4 Healthy and Inexpensive Summer Recipes

When you’ve got kids home from school and you’re stuck trying to feed what feels like bottomless pits, you might be tempted with the sugary snacks or even just tossing a bag of chips at the kids. This may seem cheaper and easier, but what if healthy eating was simple

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emergency medical bills
Health + Insurance
Sarah Brumley

How to Save for Emergency Medical Expenses

We’ve had seven doctor appointments and two emergency room visits over the past two months. Not to mention, I’m going to start earning frequent flier miles at our local pharmacy. At the time, it’s necessary, right? No one wants to deal with influenza or pneumonia (several bouts of it) without

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Debt Management
Sarah Brumley

How to: Payment Plans and Your Medical Bills

When you are feeling under the weather and have to go to the doctor or, in extreme situations, the hospital, it’s not always clear what the final bill will be when it’s all said and done. Trust me, I understand. We’ve been blindsided more than once by a large medical

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weight loss and your budget
Health + Insurance
Sarah Brumley

5 Ways To Embrace Weight Loss on a Budget

Deciding to lose weight is a huge step and can often come with the initial desire to do so, but without the planning needed to sustain it long-term. I should know because 11 years ago my husband and I set out to lose a significant amount of weight. In fact,

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How To Create a Family Emergency Plan
Health + Insurance
Sarah Brumley

How To Create a Family Emergency Plan

t’s once again fire season in my neck of the woods. It’s hot and dry and has been for a few weeks, therefore it only takes a small spark for entire hillsides to go up in flames, leaving charred remains of homes, farms, and even entire communities. Depending on which

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How To Navigate Health Insurance Choices: Part 2
Health + Insurance
Sarah Brumley

How To Navigate Health Insurance Choices: Part 2

I love the thrill of weighing the pros and cons of different healthcare plans. It’s not for everyone, though, which is why I’m going to walk you through my process step-by-step. I’ve also added an Excel workbook for you in the Printable Library […]

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How to Navigate Health Insurance Choices: Part 1
Health + Insurance
Sarah Brumley

How to Navigate Health Insurance Choices: Part 1

It’s open enrollment season for health insurance at my company, and with it brings a load of stress. The woman who manages our company insurance policy is fending off phone call after phone call from irate employees wanting […]

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