Rollin’ with Open Enrollment

Around this time every year, workers across the country (those lucky enough to qualify for benefits) are bombarded with messages from their friendly HR departments reminding them that open enrollment has begun. Most of us will ignore these messages due to more pressing activities, such as watching Modern Family or responding to texts, until the [...]

Open Enrollment Season – Check Your Spending

Many companies will open their flex spending enrollment during the next few weeks. I have never contributed to these types of accounts, but I will this year. Here’s some of my own advice from an article I wrote earlier in the year. Enjoy… then sign up! (Now I’m off to 1-800-contacts, where I can use [...]

Health Expenses – Ouch!

Since Friday, I’ve spent approximately $600 on health care. Here’s the breakdown: $560 – Initial payment for my braces (I can’t believe how much these ache! Beyond the pain, the braces feels like Legos took over my mouth. The orthodontist also put little plates behind my two front teeth called “Turbos” so I don’t bite [...]