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, […]
In recent years, there’s been a trend toward following our passions and doing work we love. At least, we hear a lot about finding ways to get paid to do work that we like. However, that trend might be on the verge of a chance, if a recent survey is any indication.
I remember sitting next to my sister-in-law when she was expecting her first child. She spent an hour looking at different furniture sets online and once she found one she liked, she had no problem paying $2,500 for it. Of course, the set was very nice, but the functionality only lasted about two to three years […]
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 […]
Using a Health Savings Account (HSA) as an investment vehicle can be a great way to prepare for retirement. It requires a high-deductible health insurance plan in order to participate in the HSA, but you can invest the funds however you wish. I decided to switch to a high-deductible plan with an HSA this year, […]
Once upon a time, there was a world where the term robo-advisor didn’t even exist. Now everywhere you turn, there’s a new batch of robo-advisors popping up, eagerly hoping to help you manage your money. What are robo-advisors? They’re online investment services that use computer software to manage your portfolio. Robo-advisors offer low fees, promise high […]
