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ACA Open Enrollment Deadline is Fast Approaching

ACA Open Enrollment Deadline is Fast Approaching

By Charlestien Harris The end of the year is coming, and usually, we don’t think about our health concerns until the new year. However, there is a deadline approaching fast: the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment for health insurance. The open enrollment deadline...

Preventing Holiday-Induced Financial Stress

Preventing Holiday-Induced Financial Stress

By Charlestien Harris Often, we are told to get in the “holiday” spirit. But what does that really mean? For some of us, it means adopting a more festive attitude or mood. For others, it means wondering how to pay for the extra food, gifts, and costs incurred while...

November to Remember Your Healthcare Savings

November to Remember Your Healthcare Savings

By Charlestien Harris November signals that the end of the year is on the horizon, and the current year is winding down fast! We probably can think of a lot of things on a to-do list, but spending available medical dollars is not one that may come readily to your...

2024 Year-End Tax Strategies

2024 Year-End Tax Strategies

By Charlestien Harris Taxes! Taxes! Taxes! You may have just filed your extension from last year’s taxes, but this is the perfect time to begin preparing for next year’s tax season. November is the perfect month to start thinking about year-end tax strategies to...

The Telltale Signs of Too Much Debt

The Telltale Signs of Too Much Debt

By Charlestien Harris The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! But that does not automatically mean that the usual debt must accompany the season. Nearly every adult in the United States has some form of debt. There are several steps you can take to avoid...

Weatherizing Your Home to Save Money

Weatherizing Your Home to Save Money

By Charlestien Harris Burrrrr… Mr. Winter is already flexing his muscles with this early cold snap! I don’t know about you, but I can feel the temperature changing, which lets me know winter is on its way. Usually, during the winter months, utility bills can get...

October is also National Financial Planning Month

October is also National Financial Planning Month

By Charlestien Harris Last week, I discussed October as Financial Exploitation Month to raise awareness about the importance of being cautious with your financial transactions and personal information. This week, I want to talk about how essential it is to have a...