by friendsonfiremm | Dec 30, 2020 | Employer Benefits, Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Lifestyle, Saving $
Episode Summary: In this week’s episode, we introduce a new 2021 financial checklist that we created. It can be hard to remember all of the things you need to do throughout the year, but have no fear we are here to help! This is the financial checklist that...
by friendsonfiremm | Sep 21, 2020 | Employer Benefits, Saving $
Episode Summary In this week’s episode we get ready for benefits enrollments, which happens at most companies each fall, by discussing how medical insurance works and how to select the right plan. We talk about how insurance works as a business, why plans are...
by friendsonfiremm | Aug 31, 2020 | Employer Benefits, Growing Wealth, Saving $
Episode Summary: We discuss Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCAs or DCFSAs). If you work for a medium to large-size company you likely have access to many of these products. Each of...
by friendsonfiremm | May 21, 2020 | Employer Benefits, Lifestyle, Saving $
Episode Summary We cover six recommendations for what to do next if you find yourself temporarily furloughed or permanently unemployed. Our six steps include: (1) Accept it emotionally, it’s not your fault. (2) Cut back on your spending and reevaluate all financial...
by friendsonfiremm | Apr 29, 2020 | Employer Benefits, Financial Independence, Growing Wealth, Lifestyle
Episode Summary Mike and Maggie interview Scott Vance, host of the Sheepdog Financial podcast. Scott retired after 22 years in the Army, and now runs a financial planning and tax practice. Scott shares his own personal finance journey, and some helpful perspective...
by friendsonfiremm | Mar 22, 2020 | Employer Benefits, Lifestyle, Saving $
Episode Summary Offices are closed, schools are closed, restaurants are closed, beaches are closed, coronavirus is spreading fast, the world has stopped traveling, and… Mike and Maggie’s salaries were cut. Mike and Maggie spend some time talking about the...
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