Saving Money with Food

As I look for ways to save money so that I can pay for health insurance some time later this year, I have been scanning blogs that publish financial tips.  One such blog advises that you get used to grocery store food.  I cannot imagine a more unpalatable way to save money.  It makes financial sense but not culinary sense.  Maybe I am just too accustomed to good food.  I rarely eat anything out of a can and I have to force myself to accept frozen food.

Pondering an Uncertain Financial Future

I don't have health insurance.  I have been visiting a local urgent care clinic that takes patients without insurance.  Their fees for visits and routine medical tests cost me about $600 a year.  As the Obamacare deadline approaches I am struggling to work out a budget where I can afford to pay for health insurance.  I make too much money to qualify for government assistance so I will have to pay full price for the insurance.

Wishing Everyone a Happy Holiday Season

As we wind down the year and head into the final holidays of this year 2013 I want to wish everyone a happy Christmas and New Year.

Don.

How to Get a Fresh Salad from Almost any Restaurant

Some restaurants still make up their salads fresh for you.   If you're lucky they bring the salad to your table and they mix it for you.  You may also find ingredients for a fresh salad at a restaurant with a buffet.  But many restaurants now buy pre-packaged salad mixes in plastic, refrigerated bags.  These pre-made mixes save money and most people won't know they are eating old salad ingredients.

Garlic Goes with Just About Everything

I love garlic.  You'll never have to worry about me becoming a vampire because I always have garlic in my blood.  If vampires hate garlic I am as untasty a meal as they will ever find.