Maximize your employee benefits for 2026


Hello Reader!

Open Enrollment 2026 is here — and it’s your chance to set yourself up for peace of mind and bigger savings next year.

I get it; we all get busy, and it can be easy to ignore all those emails from HR and opt for the default benefits choices. However, if you want to achieve more savings and less stress in the new year, you must sit down and review how to maximize your benefits.

In the latest video, we cover:

✔️ How to choose the right health plan for your family’s needs

✔️ Why upgrading your health plan can save you from surprise medical bills

✔️ How to maximize your 401(k) match — and why it’s not “free money”

✔️ The hidden power of tuition reimbursement for career growth

✔️ Smart ways to use your FSA or HSA to save on taxes

✔️ Planning ahead with the Dependent Care FSA

✔️ The peace of mind that comes from life insurance and disability coverage

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So as you review your benefits this Open Enrollment season, remember this:

Your benefits are part of your total paycheck. Do not leave money on the table!

Take this time to review, upgrade, and ask questions. You’ve earned these benefits — now let them work for you.


x Catherine @ Sisters For FI


Benefits for Working Parents

If you've got a family or are planning for one in the new year, this video has a review of ALL the benefits you should be taking advantage of as a working parent. Kid expenses add up fast, but thankfully, many employer offers benefits that provide tax savings and benefit coverage at a minimal cost.

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Catherine Agopcan | Financial Educator, Sustainability Advocate

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