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Tag Archives: health insurance
6 Truths of Early Retirement
Just like any other matter in life, early retirement has its ups and downs. Here are some of the positives, and negatives, of early retirement. Continue reading
I am forced to think about retirement as I have been laid off my job
I find the complexity and uncertainty of figuring retirement out
daunting with College costs, medical insurance cost, possible wedding
cost, etc. But now I’m forced to evaluate it because I’ve been laid
off at 55. Continue reading
My Wife Wants to Retire Now, but Needs Her Employer Sponsored Health Care
We understand your wife’s hesitation in giving up her work-provided health care. Getting sick or needing medical attention in the US is very expensive. Continue reading
Health Information for Independent Travelers
I’m never sick, and, completely discounting the fact that I’m now 75, it never occurred to me that I would need to have this information on hand. Continue reading
Questions on Continuous Care in Latin America
We are in the investigation phase of our plan to live abroad and one of the things we haven’t been able to get any info on is Continuing Care in other countries, especially Latin America. What plans have you and Billy made for such a time? Continue reading
Posted in All Things Financial, Health, Q & A From our Readers
Tagged doctors, health insurance, medical care, nurses
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Domestic Medical Tourism
We had hoped to make ourselves more “known” to the uninsured population requiring surgery, but primarily wanted to expose the price-fixing arrangements between hospitals and insurance groups. The first thing that happened, however, shocked us. Canadians started calling. And then flying to Oklahoma City for their surgery. Continue reading
Buying Medical Care vs. Buying Medical Insurance
You can tell those “billions in profits” and “catastrophic expense” guys that you won’t be buying their products any more. You have a better plan. Continue reading
Comments on Going Naked; Health Insurance
What about a catastrophic illness like MS or cancer? I would think that even at the reduced costs overseas something like that would have the potential to wipe out your nest egg, no? Continue reading
Horrendous and Frightening Healthcare Costs in NYC
Yesterday I got two notices from my insurance company for the blood tests performed. The total submitted to them by the lab was just a few dollars short of US $10,000.00. Yes, you read that right. $10,000.00 for blood tests. Continue reading
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Tagged daily life, doctors, Finance, health insurance, hospital, medical care, medical tourism
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Cancer Treatment in Guatemala
Just say the word Cancer, and all sorts of emotions arise. Guatemala is proud to offer three Cancer Treatment Centers and top-notch oncologists, each with a separate focus, that are able to work in conjunction as a team, together with the surgeons, to impact the patient’s treatment plan toward a successful recovery. Continue reading