No matter how much we plan, life has a way of surprising us anyway. The car needs a new battery. Your washing machine stops working. We know things like this…
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When it comes to your health, take nothing for granted, not even your insurance plan or how it works. With so many types of health plans out there, it’s easy…
When considering a savings vehicle, it’s important to find an account that matches your needs and keeps your money secure and accessible in case you need it quickly. Think about…
If we told you that you could save up to 30% on medical expenses, would you be interested? The cost of healthcare can be overwhelming and even with insurance people…
An HSA is similar to a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA); you can pay for health care expenses from this account before taxes, but the HSA has several notable…
A budget is a plan that you create for your money, setting up a framework for ongoing spending and saving for your financial goals. Some budgeting methods are rigid, very…
A credit freeze is a tool for restricting access to your credit report. By freezing your report at each of the three credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax, dand TransUnion) you…
Your credit report is a detailed history of how you handle your debt and credit accounts. It includes information about your history of paying bills on time, your current and…
Credit Freeze Credit Lock Fraud Alert What is it? A credit freeze is a federally mandated tool for limiting access to your credit file so no one, including you, can…
A flexible spending account (or flexible spending arrangement) is a benefit offered by employers that allows employees to take money out of their pay before taxes, put it into an account,…