Article by Elizabeth Ingram Vice President of People Strategy, CU Insurance Solutions There are tasks that get put off because we don’t have time, those that we just don’t want to do, and those that we aren’t sure how to do. Beneficiary forms may feel like they belong in all 3 categories, but the reality… Read more »
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Mental Health Healing Through Sharing & Connection with Others
Article by: Heather Baird Account Manager – Employee Benefits, CU Insurance Solutions As I began contemplating what to share here, my heart and head battled. What do I have that could make a difference? So, in the words of one of my favorites, Brene Brown, “vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our most accurate measure of courage.”… Read more »
Budgeting for the New Year
Article by Elizabeth Ingram Vice President of People Strategy, CU Insurance Solutions There are several situations that may warrant readjusting your budget: salary changes, benefit renewals, life changes (marriage, divorce, addition of a child, moves, etc.), and the start of a new (tax) year. Having a written budget that details your monthly income and expenses… Read more »
The Importance of Health Insurance Transparency in New Positions
Article By: Trevor Pietila Accounting Specialist About 10 years ago, I gave my notice to a former employer, and during my exit interview, was given some great advice from the head of HR: “Make sure you don’t just leave for ‘more money,’ be sure you are looking at the total compensation package.” Being 22, I… Read more »
Maine -The Way Life Should Be (and a great consumer information resource too!)
Article By: Bev MacMillan, AAI Senior Vice President of Insurance & Compliance, CU Insurance Solutions I’m a real Mainer and proud of it…born here, love the lifestyle and everything that this beautiful state has to offer! I’m thankful every day that I live in a state that is unique in so many ways and shines… Read more »
3 Ways to Shift Your Mindset & Embrace Change
Article By: Sharon Little Office Manager, CU Insurance Solutions Change comes in many forms and can be especially difficult if you had your heart set on something that didn’t turn out the way you had hoped. However, if we look back at the changes we’ve experienced in the past, we often find that things… Read more »
Financial Wellness Tips for Medical Expenses
Article by Amber Hollo Accounting Manager, CU Insurance Solutions Medical expenses can be extensive and aren’t always easily accessible. Below are several suggestions to help you use your money wisely and still get the care you need. Please note, that you may be able to get additional savings through programs with your health… Read more »
Should You Offer a DCFSA (Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account) to your Employees?
Article by: Elizabeth Ingram Vice President of People Strategy, CU Insurance Solutions A DCFSA is an account that allows employees to pay for childcare (under age 13) expenses pretax. As an employee, although they’ll need to provide invoices or proof of expenses to the DCFSA provider, there are tax savings. Reimbursements cannot be made until… Read more »
Consumerism – What does that actually mean?
Article by: Pam Huntington Employee Benefits Specialist – CU Insurance Solutions In relation to healthcare, it’s defined as, “transforming an employer’s health benefit plan into one that puts economic purchasing power—and decision-making—in the hands of participants”*. It’s about supplying the information and decision support tools you need, along with financial incentives, rewards, and other benefits… Read more »
What is a Loan Closet?
Article by: Sarah Nash Training Director, CU Insurance Solutions I love the saying, “you don’t know what you don’t know.” It has proven to be true in so many areas of my life. Recently my Dad fell and broke his hip socket. He had to have extensive surgery with plates and pins to repair his… Read more »