What to Consider Before Buying Pet Insurance - Money Tip Tuesday

<p style="text-align:left;">For many of us, our pets are a part of our family. They bring us excitement and comfort that we enjoy for many years. But pets also come with costs.  </p> <p style="text-align:left;">With all the costs you need to dish out for pets, like grooming, food, supplies and more, another expense to consider is pet insurance. With the costs already associated with owning a pet, is it worth paying for pet insurance too?  </p> <p style="text-align:left;">Links:</p> <ul style="text-align:left;"><li>Explore more about the <a href='https://www.empower.com/the-currency/play/pros-cons-pet-insurance#:~:text=Pet%20insurance%20doesn't%20cover%20pre-existing%20conditions%2C%20meaning,prone%20to%20injury%20and%20disease'>pros and cons</a> of pet insurance </li> <li>Follow us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/pg/MakingMoneyPersonalPodcast/posts/?ref=page_internal'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/makingmoneypersonal/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/TCUpodcastMMP'>Twitter</a>!</li> <li>Learn more about <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/home/home'>Triangle Credit Union</a></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;">Transcript:</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast. </p> <p style="text-align:left;">When it comes to affording the things we want in life, our pets likely sit close to the top of our list.  </p> <p style="text-align:left;">But as pet owners often learn, having a pet comes with responsibilities that can take up a lot of resources. One of these responsibilities is keeping your pet’s health which may wind up costing you money in vet bills and care.  </p> <p style="text-align:left;">The reality is that pet bills can be expensive.  </p> <p style="text-align:left;">It can be devastating when your pet faces a crisis that may leave you struggling to decide between your pet’s life or your financial health. </p> <p style="text-align:left;">Let me tell you a story. A friend of mine got a new puppy and within weeks o