The Tollway to Financial Health

Fun Fact: On average, other wealthy countries spend half as much per person on healthcare than the U.S.

Which raises the ultimate question… How much do you think money matters to your overall health? Check out gettoknowsam.com for more guidance.

Indispensable. Necessary. Desire. Luxury…which one applies to your next purchase? Money is one of the most common reasons for family arguments in America. Thankfully, we don’t have to be an expert in finance to make good decisions with our money. Being a smarter money manager starts with an honest assessment of each purchase, as my teacher at the toll booth explains.

Here’s a Few Interesting Health Statistics

Amount of people who are unaware that they are Type 2 diabetic25%

Amount US Health care spending accounted for in 201617.8%

Average health care spent in 11 high-income countries11.5%

If you’re young and in good health, it can be tempting to blow off things like getting health insurance and seeing the doctor for physicals. But the cliche is true, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Don’t neglect your health.

The only thing worse than neglecting your finances is neglecting your health. No one likes going to the doctor, and it can seem like a waste of time and money to see a doctor when you think, and feel, as though you are healthy. But let’s face it, it’s very important to get a physical with blood work every year.

Find a doctor you like who will spend time building a relationship with you, preferably one who is interested in your overall health, educating you on how to be your best self. Knowledge is power, with the right physician your health and well being will thrive. Think health assurance rather than health insurance.