Here are some things that women need to know about Social Security. You earn Social Security retirement benefits by working at least ten years, or forty quarters. Benefits are partially calculated based on total earnings. This calculation … [Read more...] about What Women Need to Know About Social Security
I learned this week that I've made a mistake. I didn't take the time to learn all the details of the changes to my benefit package in 2015, and discovered that I haven't taken full advantage of a physical activity program. Each year, my employer … [Read more...] about Missed Opportunity: Physical Activity Rewards Program
You may or may not have noticed the lack of original articles from me the last week or so. Well, there's a couple explanations. I've been rather distracted with a few opportunities that have come my way over the last few weeks, starting with this … [Read more...] about The Power of Networking: When Opportunities Come to You
I guess this comes at an appropriate time since I just wrote about "Career Planning". A coworker from my last contract who runs his own company had contacted me a few weeks ago about an opportunity with a major "world banking institution". The big … [Read more...] about I made a major career choice today
Just a quick reminder that you should review your insurance "statement of benefits" and bills to ensure they are classified and paid properly. You can't rely on the doctor's staff to submit the bills to your insurance properly, and you also can't … [Read more...] about Pay Attention to Your Insurance Bills
Last Friday, I had to travel down to Virginia to meet my new boss and submit some paperwork to the security office. I had the option to take the metro or drive, but since it was in the early afternoon (with low traffic), I decided to drive. Well, I … [Read more...] about Hit and Run: Had to Use Our Uninsured Motorist Coverage
