4-Week Holiday Savings Plan

Two Weeks to Go: Organize Finances and Shipping

Shop around for postage: Before you head to the nearest shipping company to send packages, compare rates online. The site iship.com compares costs for FedEx, DHL/Airborne, UPS, and the post office.
 
Get what you’re owed: In the end-of-the-year haze, consumers may forget to retrieve money due them, whether it’s funds from an employer’s transportation reimbursement program, a flexible-spending account, or a gym reimbursement from a health-insurance provider. Don’t leave money on the table: Submit the necessary paperwork (usually receipts and forms from your employer’s benefits department) for cash relief when January bills arrive.