Have access to an ESPP but have no idea how to work it? You’re not alone. This is a type of benefit not offered to everyone, so figuring out the best way to leverage it or fit it into your financial...
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Your Guide to Employee Stock Options, RSUs, and Incentive Plans
What kind of compensation do you receive from your employer in exchange for doing your job? You might just say, “my paycheck,” but that’s probably not the only kind of compensation you receive. Your...
How to Plan for (and Save on) Childcare Costs
If you’ve got kiddos, you don’t need me to tell you: childcare costs can seriously add up. And quick. I know you want the best for your children, and that can make it even harder to manage the...
How to Find Cheap Health Insurance
No one enjoys dealing with health insurance. It’s complicated, confusing, and now, potentially a subject of conflict with your neighbors or relatives depending how you feel about things politically....
A Guide to Choosing Your Company Benefits During Open Enrollment Season
Already excited about pumpkin-spice everything and the end-of-the-year holidays? It’s that time of year again -- and yes, that does mean crisp fall weather and seasonal festivities. But it also...
5 Easy to Make Mistakes That Could Cost You Hundreds In Savings
Some mistakes can’t be undone, whether it’s burning a bridge, ruining an opportunity or sabotaging something you’ve worked for. Nowhere is that more apparent than in planning for retirement. While...
5 Smart Questions to Ask About Your Retirement Accounts
The wide world of retirement investing can seem a little overwhelming and can get overly complicated way too quickly. For those not prone to pore over spreadsheets, the abundance of data can lead to...
Expecting a Baby? Do This Insurance Review First
Preparing for parenthood? When you’re expecting a baby, it’s easy to focus on the excitement and joy caused by your growing family. But don’t get too caught up in decorating the nursery just yet....
5 Signs You May Need a Financial Planner
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if you need professional help for a problem. Is it just a cold or is it a virus that you need an antibiotic for? Can you fix the sink yourself or should you call a...
HSAs and FSAs and Healthcare Costs – Oh My!
Open enrollment season is on the horizon. Do you know where your benefits are? For 2014, healthcare premiums are expected to increase by about 5% according to the 15th annual Employer Health...
Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® is an author, speaker, and financial coach who takes a fun, no-nonsense approach in working with individuals and couples across the country, helping them make smart choices with their money.
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