MS-Induced Frugality

None of us will likely argue the fact that MS is a damned expensive disease. We are all affected financially by MS in one way or another. I thought we’d have a chat about reasons and ways that we can all be a bit more frugal. One big one is how MS may have switched our career paths - as my friend Mike put it - from “thrive” to “survive”. We may not be able to work any longer, may not be able to work as/hard/as much/as long, we may not go for the promotion (or may simply be looked over for it) as we deal with the progression of multiple sclerosis in the workplace. Even if we’re still gainfully employed in our chosen field and advancing well, the thought of everything changing on a dime may cause us to save and invest and insure differently than others in our socioeconomic age group. The increased cost of insurance, associated medical expenses and co-pays can put a dent into income, savings and beyond. Duel income families may become single bread-winner households overnight and in some cases, marriages (and a level of financial status quo) fall victim to MS as can other relationships. With all of incomes stunted (or dwindling or disappearing), saving for the MS rainy day and added outlay for medical expenses how are we to make ends meet? One way that would seem easy to some would be to eat “lower on the food chain”. Whole, unprocessed foods can be far cheaper (think bulk section vs boxed-prepared) to purchase but far more costly when it comes to time and energy...
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