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How a 53-Day Hospital Stay Impacted Our Budget (and How We Recovered)

Posted on August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 by budgetsense

Recently, a family member had to be hospitalized, resulting in a 53-day stay, including three weeks in rehab. Needless to say, with the hospital being nearly 50 km away and family visiting almost daily, things quickly became chaotic—from an emotional, physical, and even financial perspective. With this being a financial blog centered around budgeting and…

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