It’s YTD wrap-up time! I’m really proud of our accomplishments for this first half of 2021. I think I also have a good idea of focal points for the second half. Read more to see our numbers!
Tag: employer benefits
Tax Lesson of the Year
If you love reading about other people’s tax-related misfortune, have I got the story for you!
Honestly, it’s small in the big scheme of things, but I feel stupid. Learn from my mistake!
The Job Update
Those of you that read my Gap Year post got to see me put my existential crisis in writing. Sorry about that. To recap: my team lead got promoted, and even though I’m the next obvious choice for his spot, I REALLY don’t want it. The visceral reaction I had made me question my entire…
The Gap Year Question
“Gap year” tends to make you think of the high school graduate, full of wanderlust and indecisiveness. Likely funded by Mom and Dad, they scoot off the Europe, Vietnam, and Australia for a year to figure out who they are, what they want to do with their lives, and have a lot of fun along…
5 Steps to Invest (A Lot) in 2021
Disclaimer is off to the right. I’m not a financial planner– I’m just sharing how I’m managing my money, not telling you how to manage yours. Everyone’s situation, needs, and goals are different! Now, my goals are pretty aggressive– if you don’t know what FIRE is, it’s Financial Independence Retire Early. I’m trying to accumulate…
Staycation
My company gives me 6 hours of paid time off per pay period… why have I not used more of it?
A Look Into the Limited Expense Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Last year was the first time I used a Flexible Spending Account. I have a Limited Expense FSA because I fund a Health Savings Account also. These can be a little tricky and require some work to manage, but they are a great way to reduce your tax bill!