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It is natural to look for ‘unnecessary expenses’ to cut when trying to relieve one’s debt situation, but if you are looking at cutting your insurance plans as a means of reducing your outgoing expenditure you are making a big mistake.
There are some areas in which you may be able to reduce insurance costs, for instance opting for third party fire and theft over comprehensive car insurance if your car is getting on a bit, but to cut your family’s health insurance policies, your home insurance policy or your pet’s insurance policy would be to put yourself and them at risk.
There are many areas in which you can reduce your outgoing expenditure – buying own-good brands at the supermarket, opting for a more affordable smartphone plan, walking to the local shops rather than driving, etc. – without skimping on important insurance policies.
If you are thinking about cutting your pet’s insurance policy in order to help you relieve your debt situation, here are a few reasons why you should not act upon those thoughts.
Pet insurance can actually work out very affordably
If you were to apply for the first pet insurance plan you come across there is a good chance that it would be on the expensive side of things. However, pet insurance can be very affordable, you just need to compare plans and think carefully about what your beloved pet needs, or more importantly, doesn’t need.
The best plans are those where your pets can access preventative veterinary care, but if you can only afford a simple plan that’s much better than nothing at all.
Too many pets are euthanized because they weren’t insured
It’s sad, but too many pets are euthanized because their owners didn’t take out pet insurance for them. Vet rates have risen sharply over the years and we can expect them to continue to rise as time goes by.
Many owners are shocked at just how much it can cost to have their pet treated for a serious condition and although they love their cat or dog very much, they simply cannot afford the cost of veterinary care for them.
Taking out a pet insurance policy ensures that your beloved canine or feline is able to access veterinary treatment when they need it most. There may come a time when euthanizing your pet may be the only option because of the seriousness of their condition, but at least you won’t need to have them put down just because you couldn’t afford the vet’s fee.
Skimping on pet insurance should not be considered an option when trying to relieve your debt situation and there are many ways in which you can reduce your outgoing expenditure without cutting important insurance plans.
If you are struggling under the weight of your outstanding debts, look for tips on budgeting online, and make a few simple changes to your lifestyle – they’re better options than putting yourself, your family, and your beloved pets, at risk.
