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    Can You Recommend an Economical New Car Make/Model?

    Just bought a VW Golf TDI (6 speed manual). Love it! Fun to drive, enough power, very solid feel. Over 70 miles today I averaged 46mph (about half highway miles). Consumer Reports likes it too; I hope FinanceDude's experience of disaster doesn't prove true!
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    One last item before FIRE: Health Insurance

    No, I don't know of any other options. In fact, I hadn't even explored the plans for lower income since we didn't qualify. For spouse and me, family of 2, the threshold is $43K. So I guess we're supposed to buy insurance for $1000/month, give or take, pay the coinsurances and deductibles, and...
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    One last item before FIRE: Health Insurance

    wanting, we are also in MA and will need insurance as of Aug 1. The rates are very high and because the companies are appealing the state ruling on premiums, they won't even guarantee those. >:( Regarding the state's financial assistance, we just barely fail the income test, and so avoid the...
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    Health Insurance for ERs in MA

    nun, how do you like Neighborhood Health? Have you used it enough to be able to report back? The rates are certainly lower; the network looks smaller; I'm curious about the quality. Thanks!
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