Nov. 13, 2025

Benefits, Bonuses & Open Enrollment: Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table - Smart Money Moves Before Year-End, Part 3

Benefits, Bonuses & Open Enrollment: Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table - Smart Money Moves Before Year-End, Part 3

The simple year-end checklist to make your benefits actually work for you.

If open enrollment season makes your eyes glaze over faster than a holiday spreadsheet, this one’s for you. In Part 3 of the Smart Money Moves Before Year-End series, Shari dives into all the hidden ways you can squeeze more value out of your paycheck before December 31. From health plans to hidden perks, this is your reminder that benefits are part of your compensation — and it’s time they pulled their weight.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A step-by-step guide to reviewing your health, dental, and vision plans
  • The real difference between FSAs and HSAs (and how to use them wisely)
  • A strategy for planning your bonus before it hits your account
  • A quick insurance checkup to make sure you’re covered, not overpaying
  • The overlooked perks most people forget they already have access to

Because if you’re going to work this hard for your benefits, they should be working just as hard for you.

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