For the first time ever, a company that my wife or I worked for offered flexible spending accounts (FSA). We were given two accounts to enroll in: Dependent Day Care FSA nad Health Care FSA. I will be looking into each of these in more detail. Today, let’s focus on: Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending […]
Ever wonder how many companies announced plans to participate in the US’s government TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program)? I did a little digging and as of November 18th, there were at least 25 companies either approved or planning to participate. Here’s an unordered list. First Midwest Bancorp Inc. (FMBI) – Received preliminary approval for about […]
I’ve contemplated about switching my checking account to the online high yield checking account (ING’s electric orange or ETrade’s online account come to mind) before. I will be honest, I wanted to switch not because I liked the other two companies better but mainly due to a high(er) yield when compared to my current Wells […]
Before I continue further, I need to confess that I am an amazing cook (yes, I’m one of those lucky few who possess the skills to know exactly how to cook everything in their head but never put it in action). This piece is done through research, observing what my wife does and asking her […]
I still remember the time when my school teacher taught me about the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle). All the benefits that they spoke about honestly didn’t mean much to me at the time (I was more concerned about playing soccer at recess), but it was important for kids like me to at least start […]
With headlines all over about the financial mess and how bad the economic is (and will be), many of us feel a sense of doubt about the future. Thanksgiving is coming up, and it’s easy to feel less excited about the idea of celebration when our retirement savings, investments and emergency funds depleting every day. […]
