According to the American Red Cross, winter’s inclement weather and busy holiday schedules are two of the culprits that contribute to inadequate blood product supplies at the end of the year. The severe winter weather that swept through the U.S. just a few weeks ago...
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New Year, New Financial Wellness Goals
The start of the new year often means new resolutions, or for some, it’s a fresh start with new goals. Kicking off January with Financial Wellness Month is the perfect opportunity to look at your personal finances. During this time of increasing inflation, you may...
Putting it into perspective: riding the waves of the market
Costs on most things we use in our daily lives are increasing, the stock market is all over the map, and we keep hearing about the possibility of a recession. The status quo almost makes you forget that in 2021, the S&P 500 regularly reached new records and the...
2023 Annual Retirement Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service has announced its annual update to contribution limits for pension and retirement plans for the 2023 tax year. Section 415 requires these limits to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. The limit on contributions by employees...
Check your check (stub)
Reviewing your check stub is vital for the new year! Here's some information on what to check on your check. State Health Plan (SHP) Premium Deductions Your benefit election made during Open Enrollment for the SHP becomes effective Jan. 1, 2023. However, the deduction...
A cheerful return to holiday traditions
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, many of us will be able to return to our traditional holiday celebrations surrounded by family and friends. To help put troubles behind and look forward to a prosperous new year, here are some tips from ComPsych, the...
Do you need to take additional action for benefits enrollment?
Attention tobacco users! If you are a tobacco user and agreed to visit a CVS MinuteClinic or Primary Care Provider to satisfy your credit, you must complete that visit by November 30, 2022 or lose out on that monthly premium reduction. Tobacco users can attend a...
Financial Azimuth Check
The military commonly uses the term “azimuth check” or “check your azimuth” to literally mean check or verify your direction of travel while navigating. As you navigate towards retirement, be sure to frequently check your direction or 'azimuth' to ensure your...
National Retirement Security Month
The month of October is designated as National Retirement Security Month (NRSM). This is a time to make sure your retirement savings and investments are still on track to meet your future goals. Learning more about specific financial needs in retirement is a good...
Weathering Market Uncertainty
Many investors are concerned as our economy hits record-high inflation and some downward market spirals. During this turbulent time, it has proven to be very difficult for many to remain focused and stay the course with saving and investing in a financial future....