If you were surprised at tax time this year, then you’re not alone. 2022 tax refunds were about 10 percent smaller than they were last year, and for those who owed money, they tended to owe more than they expected. The good news is, there’s still time to plan out how to lower your tax bill for next year - or at least feel more aware of what you will owe or receive. Taking the time now to make Continue Reading
Open Enrollment 2022: Making the Most of Your Benefits
Fall is here, and for many of you, that means it’s open enrollment season once again. You probably know the drill by now: you receive an information packet about your benefits, you look over them, and you have the chance to make changes to your plan. Unfortunately, many people end up skimming the benefits, guessing which plan is best for them, and sign up without much consideration. There’s a lot Continue Reading
Dependent Care FSA Changes: Open Enrollment 2021
Open enrollment season is here again, which means it’s your chance to review and renew your health care benefits. This year, there is one area where you will find some pretty significant changes: the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA. Dependent Care FSA: What’s New If your employer offers a Dependent Care FSA option, it’s going to look different this year. The Dependent Care Continue Reading
Open Enrollment: What to Look for in Mid-Career
For most people, open enrollment usually occurs in the fall. This is the time of year to review your healthcare benefits and make sure you’re still getting the coverage you need. If you’re at the mid-career level, there are some specific bases you should be covering. So this fall, here are some points to look out for when your employer sends you your open enrollment information: Open Continue Reading