Category Archives: plan of action

Auto Insurance Due Again

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We pay our auto insurance every six months. We have three vehicles insured, with three adult drivers, one soon to be 20. I feel a lot of pressure and stress about our debt. I just wish it would go away. It just seems to be overwhelming at times. If I had more energy, if I had more time, I think we could do much better.  When I get into these funks, I try to think on the bright side. So… Read the rest

Health Savings Accounts

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I don't know anything about them at all.  Mr. A's COBRA insurance expires either this month or next and I was thinking maybe we should take that $145/month and put it into an HSA. Does anyone have some pointers on HSAs? Mr. A rarely gets sick so he's been annoyed with me for continuing his insurance through his last employer. I just worry about catastrophic events like poor David over at Goliath Debt, David Income. Congratulations David, on your new… Read the rest

Mother’s Day 2009 On Its Way

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It's that time of year again.  Most of us have a mother.  I'm so thankful that mine is still alive and doing well.  My mom has never expected much for Mother's Day and has always enjoyed handmade gifts. I usually send my mom a card for Mother's Day. When I've been really poor as an adult, I've made the card myself, which she probably appreciated even more than the ones I've bought. It's really important, which I'm sure you already… Read the rest

Identity Theft Strikes The Accountability Family

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I forgot my cell phone in my car all day Monday so when I got out there on Tuesday morning I noticed I had missed seven calls.  Once I got to work I listened to the messages. One call was from the local Social Security office, calling about Big A's benefits.  If you've been reading Out of Debt Again for a while, you may remember that Big A has Down Syndrome.  Overall, I've had good experiences with Social Security over… Read the rest