by Manisha Thakor | Dec 1, 2011 | All Posts, Save
Can focusing on your health help you to pay less in taxes? If your employer offers a healthcare flexible spending account (“FSA”) and you elect to participate, the answer is yes! Toward the end of the year I am frequently asked about ways to lower...
by Manisha Thakor | Oct 18, 2011 | All Posts, Protect, Save, Spend
In the world of personal finance, we are often told what we should do. Alas, with the seemingly endless number of positive steps you can take, that approach can sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed. Today I’d like to focus on something concrete, tangible, and...
by Manisha Thakor | Sep 20, 2011 | All Posts, Protect, Spend
It’s that time of year again, open enrollment period. This is the annual window where you can sign up for, or adjust, your participation in a variety of employee benefits that range from traditional health insurance to one of my favorites—flexible spending...
by Manisha Thakor | Aug 31, 2011 | All Posts, Invest, Protect, Reflect
There’s no doubt that resolving our debt crisis is important, but what is top of mind for many is to find ways to deal with our own household economic needs. Beyond broader economic solutions, the federal government should seek to implement policies that provide...
by Manisha Thakor | Jul 27, 2011 | All Posts, Invest, Spend
Ask a working parent how they feel about summer and you may be surprised. Thoughts of beaches, barbeques, and balmy days at the ballpark are often overshadowed by something much less exotic – concerns about childcare. If you have children under the age of 13,...
