Dave Ramsey had a recent article titled, "Are You Losing Money By Overlooking These 9 Details?" Read his full article here.

At Union Colony Insurance, we wanted to look into some of these potential detail overlooks and see what we could find. We found that not only should you double check everyday receipts for small mistakes that could cost you money over the long haul, but also check them for the ridiculous and entertaining.

1. Shopping Receipts

Dave Ramsey suggests reading your receipt before heading out those automatic, sliding glass doors.

A man from the United Kingdom should have done just that as he found a couple days later that his loaf of bread cost him £450! That would be $737 in America!


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£450 A Lot of Bread for a Loaf in Wolverhampton!

2. Medical Bills

Medical bills sometimes can be hard to explain. Dave Ramsey suggests that even if tough to decipher, if there is a red flag coming up as you are reading, ask them about it.

Here is an unpredictable medical bill expense. $83,341 for Rattle Snake anti-venom treatment with a total bill of over $150,000! He shouldn't have been trying to take that selfie with the snake in the first place!


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Man who took 'rattlesnake selfie' gets $153K medical bill

3. Restaurant Tabs

Waiters can be busy people taking care of a lot of people. Make sure you slow down and double check they didn't charge you for something you didn't order.

But sometimes check for an unexpected gem on your receipt as in the case of a woman receiving a "Mother-To-Be" promo from Red Robin!


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This Is The Kind Of Message Restaurant Employees Should Be Leaving On Receipts

4. Extended Warranties

Dave Ramsey suggests to check your appliance receipts for extended warranties. What are the chances you will be buying a brand-new appliance after you just bought one? Almost none. They are usually not worth the money.

But if you come across a man named Shane at Wal-Mart, he may try to sell you an extended warranty on your fried chicken!


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This is the Hilariously Ridiculous Story of Shane, the Wal-Mart Deli Guy


Lastly, Dave Ramsey suggests that you should be double checking your insurance coverage every year. As the value of your home can increase yearly, make sure you have adequate coverage on your policy for the said increases. Or double check if there are any discounts your missing on auto policies! It doesn't hurt to ask!

Therefore, give us a call today!