Category Archives: Insurance

Frugal Living – The New Normal

Posted on October 4, 2011 by elliek

In today’s economy—with the stock market looking more like a roller coaster than a steady climb, with gas prices hovering well above where they were in recent years, and with household expenses continuing to price families out of too-tight budgets—many … Continue reading →

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USAA Patriot Day

Posted on September 15, 2011 by elliek

  The first time I heard of USAA was when my minivan had a close encounter with a garage door. It was a sad day. We were moving with five kids 7 and under and Bob went onto the base … Continue reading →

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Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

Posted on March 10, 2011 by elliek

Our son, Jonathan, is a senior this year and we’re glad he made it this far! Last year, he had a concussion on the soccer field that could have ended quite badly. The total hospital bill for that little trip … Continue reading →

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Five Top Money Moves for 2011

Posted on January 16, 2011 by elliek

This week I’ll be on over 25 television and radio stations talking about the Top Five Money Moves for 2011. According to a recent survey, 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the … Continue reading →

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The Sixty Minute Money Workout

Posted on January 4, 2011 by elliek

Today’s blog is a test: do my kids read my blog or not? For example, here’s a pic of my son , from a few years ago, making a New Year’s resolution to be more buff. He’s now a senior, … Continue reading →

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