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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Low-cost Champagne – Before buying the bubbly, you have to check out this guide to buying inexpensive champagne for New Year’s Eve. (Fabulous and Frugal)
Freebies – Leah Ingram has compiled a list of New Year’s Eve freebies. (Suddenly Frugal)
Free bites – Hungry? Learn how to score free meals. Give one of these 12 suggestions a try. (Money Crashers)
Health Insurance – Tips for choosing the right health insurance plan during open enrollment. (The Digerati Life)
Save money – Want to save money in 2012? Check out this advice on how to save $5,000 in 2012. (MSN Money)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Reader Jessica pleaded for ideas to get affordable health insurance on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page because she is a new independent contractor and needs coverage. Jessica is frustrated and I can totally relate! I was dropped from my father’s health insurance when I turned 26 and am now in the process of finding insurance, too.
If you’re self-employed like Jessica and I, you must get your own insurance. These are five options for health care if you are self-employed:




