Part of the idea behind the Max Out of Pocket blog was for me to find a place to organize my thoughts on personal finance, healthcare, and life in general. It just so happens we have an event scheduled in April that will impact all three. So I thought now would be a good time to tighten things up a bit around here. Outside of Healthcare finance, Max prides himself on being in tune with...
If you qualify for a health savings account (HSA) through an employer, there is a chance they may help get you started with contributions. It’s the ideal situation. The more contributions your employer dumps into your HSA account each year, the better. You can then use that money to pay out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. But not all benefit packages are created equal. So, it is nice to know how your employer’s contribution stacks up against others....
If you want to get to know someone, take a look at what they spend their money on. A quick peek at their expenses and their priorities become clear. Even better, turn this exercise back on yourself. There is nothing quite like taking a long hard look in the mirror. But most of us never will. We will just keep on spending our way through life wondering why we can’t get ahead. I could argue...
I suppose the time has come to let the cat out of the bag. The Max Out of Pocket crew is expecting! We are really excited! But more on that later. First things first, how much does an obstetric ultrasound cost in the first trimester? Let’s be real. I am probably the last person the healthcare finance industry wants going through this process. As healthcare pricing and surprise medical bills have become a hot topic...
I suppose I am becoming more conservative in my old age. I hear that happens. Maybe all this talk about our liquidity ratio has gone to my head. Or maybe this is just a victory lap; a cheap symbolic token for me to pat myself on the back and say, “Nice job Max, you finally made it.” Either way, after being highly invested in stocks/equities through most of the longest bull market in history, I...