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In part one of the Open Enrollment series, I discussed the three most valuable benefits offered by most companies: health insurance, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts [...]

Open enrollment is your opportunity to switch coverage once a year. You could do nothing and automatically be enrolled into the same plans you had this year. Certain benefits like Health FSAs and [...]

It’s difficult to evaluate whether a financial planner is a good fit for you. When you’re buying a physical product like a car, it’s easy to define the criteria, and to confirm that the car meets [...]

The Equifax data breach has jeopardized the majority of Americans’ birth dates, SSNs, addresses, and some driver’s license numbers. Unfortunately, the Equifax data breach wasn’t [...]

If you’re considering adult braces, I say from firsthand experience that it’s worth it. I’ve had braces twice in my life: from age 15-17, and 35-37. As a teenager, I wore the retainer [...]

International Cat Day, August 8th, is a testament to cats’ popularity. As a prospective cat owner, be aware that caring for your feline companion will be a long-term commitment. Cats live 15 [...]

Do you feel overwhelmed or exhausted by relentless news headlines? David Sipress of the New Yorker said this cartoon is one of his most popular creations. Perhaps you have an impulse to check [...]

In the last four weeks alone, two enormous fires in my city of Oakland, CA spurred me to write this post on disaster preparedness. A massive construction fire in downtown Oakland caused hundreds [...]

Leaving for a foreign country is always an exciting adventure, whether you’re a novice or veteran traveler. Here are some tips on what to do in advance of your trip, and — in this era of [...]