My husband recently got an infuriating letter from his employer-sponsored health insurer, which covers our whole family. The insurance is conducting a dependent eligibility audit. All employees who have dependents covered by the plan must prove that the dependents really qualify. Other than the irritation of having to track down and photocopy our marriage license, […]
On the surface, those who suffer from poor time management seem to have little in common with those who suffer from financial disorganization. After all, whether you’re swimming in millions of dollars or barely have two nickels to rub together, every single person gets the exact same 24 hours each day. But according to economist […]
Losing weight is a common goal for many of us. For others, the goal is to get healthy, eat better, or have more energy throughout the day. As someone who is deeply committed to a regular workout routine, I can relate to most of these goals. But one obstacle that stands in the way of […]
When I first started paying back my student loans several years ago, there weren’t that many apps or tools available to help you pay off your student loans, while keeping you motivated. Boy, have things changed — and I’m so glad! Now there are more resources and websites out there specifically for people trying to get […]
Too often, we complacently think that difficult times can’t affect us. We are sure that terrible things won’t happen to us and that they only happen to others. And, for many of us, that ends up being true. However, the case is likely to be different when it comes to the possibility of experiencing a […]
Winter is almost over, and we’re beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel! As we head toward warmer weather and sunnier days, one of the things many us do to get ready for spring is cleaning. Spring is the perfect time not only to get rid of what we don’t need […]
