Friday January 2, 2009 - Last Week of the Year: Back to Work

[0:24] ..." you read it. Even with the same company for awhile request a new book on Monday and see if -- any new benefits. They're could be benefits are not taking advantage I was doing some research"...

[1:39] ..." on loans so you know consider that. Paychecks are you having a direct deposited them. Health care really big issue. Has your company added more plans maybe something that's less expensive but best suits you if you're single -- your family. If you're not married they cover your partner in your children does the dental plan cover worth the topics. Insurance how much life insurance they provide is that enough. Disability insurance to the offer long term care insurance I also silent company offered long term care insurance. The two could buy for your parents through the company's. Discounts on auto insurance tuition reimbursements flex spending -- memberships to discount clubs such as BJ. You know check what they've got you may be missing opportunities and now is"...

[0:00]" Here on WBZ news radio 1030 it's a work day and we're with certified financial planner dealing we are going back to work. What should we checking out -- beginning in the new year it's good time to review the benefits you have it work. Many people Hannity off and -- heading back and Monday but you know this'll give -- little time at the weekend. Did you receive an employee handbook -- that when when you started have you read it. Even with the same company for awhile request a new book on Monday and see if -- any new benefits. They're could be benefits are not taking advantage I was doing some research a couple of months ago. On something else and I was talking to employees about their benefits and people don't know what benefits they don't know what they have. So many companies have decreased -- company match are no longer offering company match FR 1 K plan that was a nice perk. But has been eliminated do not stop contributing to the 401K plan just because been eliminating. When times are tough companies are going to cut back to improve their bottom line most of those cutbacks -- temper yes and yes vacation sickly if you don't use it will you lose it. More more companies are changing their policies they weren't buying requiring. Employees to use the time lost in the year but that's something you should have been thinking about an October right -- What happens is that Ellison people and then back -- no wait a minute I still have two weeks and I'd like her idol. Was one of -- news news resolutions to save more Fisher company have a savings plan. Could be savings bonds Christmas club I've seen some comedies with Christmas clubs Christmas clubs and we always are making a comeback. Credit unions your company may belong to -- credit union and oftentimes credit unions because there. For a nonprofit -- have better rates on loans so you know consider that. Paychecks are you having a direct deposited them. Health care really big issue. Has your company added more plans maybe something that's less expensive but best suits you if you're single -- your family. If you're not married they cover your partner in your children does the dental plan cover worth the topics. Insurance how much life insurance they provide is that enough. Disability insurance to the offer long term care insurance I also silent company offered long term care insurance. The two could buy for your parents through the company's. Discounts on auto insurance tuition reimbursements flex spending -- memberships to discount clubs such as BJ. You know check what they've got you may be missing opportunities and now is the right time to do you. Check these list online wbz1030.com. More tomorrow on WBZ news radio 1030."