Archive for November 2016
Is An HSA Right For You?
Understanding The Benefits Of An HSA For many of us, the end of the year means choosing a new health plan or reviewing the details of the one you already have. If a Health Savings Account has come across your desk and you’re wondering if it’s the right choice for you, this basic explanation might…
Read MoreGet The Most From Your Flexible Spending Account Before It’s Gone!
Don’t Lose Out On Your Flexible Spending Account Many employers, about 90%, offer Flexible Spending Accounts as a way for employees to save tax free dollars to use for medical expenses. There are requirements though to using those funds and one is that if you don’t use it by the deadline you lose it! Here…
Read MoreAvoid These New Job Financial Mistakes!
Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When You Start A New Job It’s exciting to start a new job or get a great raise! Everyone wants a little time to savor the experience and enjoy their new status. While you are thinking about how great your new position is and how much the new income is…
Read MoreTips to Change Your Money Mindset
Your Money Mindset Matters Having the right mindset in almost any aspect of life goes a long way toward success. When it comes to your personal finances having the right money mindset is essential to achieving a good result. One of the first and most important money mindsets is to get money motivated. Here are…
Read MoreYear End Moves For Lower Taxes
Quick Tips For Lower Taxes Planning out your end of year financial moves could make all the difference in the world come April 15th. Look at your finances and consider putting one of these ideas into your playbook for lower taxes and an easier mind. Remember, December 31st is your deadline! Defer your income Income…
Read MoreDefine Personal Financial Well-Being
What Is Personal Financial Well-Being? Have you ever thought about your personal financial well-being? What does that mean to you? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau conducted a survey of consumers across the country to determine just what personal financial well-being meant to them.Take a look at the four aspects of financial well-being that many consumers…
Read MoreTeach Your Kids About Money This Holiday Season
Teach Your Kids Money Basics There is no better time than now to teach your kids about the basics of money. All through November and December, there are money topics everywhere you look. Among the many opportunities for discussion are gifts, decorations, meal planning, parties, celebrations, and extra events like movies, the list goes on…
Read MoreHoliday Spending Is Not Just Gifts!
What Makes Up Your Holiday Spending? Does your holiday spending look like a roasted marshmallow bubbling up and falling into the fire each year? If you have promised yourself many times over that you will spend less during the holidays only to find that your December budget is leaking cash everywhere today’s post just might…
Read MoreDon’t Damage Your Investments When The Market Is Volatile!
Protect Your Investments By Taking The Long Look With so many people having their 401K investments in the market in some way the question of when to buy and when to sell is a common one. When there is some kind of event that causes market volatility there is an increased pressure to make a…
Read MoreGet Free Job Training And New Job Over 50!
Get Free Job Training And Sharpen Your Skills The one thing that has the largest impact on your finances is having a great job. You may already have a great career and have no need to consider making a change. But if you have been laid off, or if you can see that your current job…
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