Top 3 Open Enrollment Mistakes

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Top 3 Open Enrollment Mistakes

What is the Money Date? A weekly time to check in. 3 things we review and update: 
1. Spending
 2. Earning
 3. Savings

In this week’s Money Date, we examine the three most common Open Enrollment mistakes.

  1. Not enrolled in retirement plan
    • Missed opportunity to save retirement
    • Missed opportunity to save on taxes
    • Missed opportunity to get free money (company match)
  2. Not enrolled in Disability Insurance
    • Most employers pay for it
    • Understanding coverage
    • Consider private options
  3. Not taking advantage of fringe benefits – legal group plan, pet insurance, transportation costs

 

Anna Sergunina
Anna Sergunina
anna@mainstreetplanning.com

I’m Anna Sergunina, CFP®, President & CEO of MainStreet Financial Planning, Inc. For over 20 years, I’ve helped families prepare for retirement with clarity and confidence — simplifying money decisions so they can enjoy the life they’ve worked hard for. Outside of work, I’m a mom of two, always balancing family life with my passion for guiding others toward financial freedom.

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