Harness the Power of a Health Savings Account
Take control of your health and grow your money. In just 15 minutes you’ll discover how to use a Health Savings Account (HSA) to save on healthcare premiums and build long-term health savings.
Understanding Your Retirement Plan and All it Has to Offer
Wednesday, September 20 at 12:00pm ET
Your employer’s retirement plan is an essential part of planning for your future. Learn how it works, from contributions to investment options, so you can make the most of this important benefit.
Preparing College Applications
Wednesday, September 20 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 12th Grade Students)
The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. And trying to figure out how to go about that process is likely weighing on your mind, especially since a good application is key to success. This webinar will go over the process in detail and highlight how you can help your student create the best application. You’ll learn:
Common application components and how to tackle each one
Tips for writing an essay with maximum impact while avoiding common mistakes, pitfalls, and tricky topics
How to be proactive with requirements and deadlines for a lower-stress application process
To register for the webinar, www.passport.brighthorizons.com and:
New users – click “Sign Up” and follow the prompts to register with Bright Horizons and create your profile
Returning users – enter your existing Bright Horizons username and password and click “Log In”
Your Child’s Growing Brain
Thursday, September 21 at 2:00pm ET
Wondering what’s going on in your child’s brain? Neuroscience has taught us so much about early learning and development. Tune in to hear how to encourage development and get actionable tips to support your child (ages 0-5).
Saving and Investing Beyond Your Retirement
Tuesday, October 3 at 12:00pm ET
Your Retirement Plan Saving for retirement, but need help with your short-term financial goals? Learn the basics of investing, and the different types of accounts, so you can optimize your savings to help you reach your goals.
Invest Confidently for Your Future
Thursday, October 12 at 12:00pm ET
Saving for your goals is great but investing your savings - properly and with a plan - can really help your money grow. Learn how to build an investment plan to help you optimize your savings.
Making Your Money Work as Hard as You Do
Friday, October 13 at 12:00pm ET
Led by a workplace financial consultant from Fidelity, the webinar will cover what investment options are available and what you need to know to get started with investing.
Emotional Intelligence + Why It Matters
Thursday, October 19 at 3:00pm ET
Higher emotional intelligence does so much more than help children understand how they (and others) are feeling. It’s also a key player in building positive relationships, paying attention, and being engaged at school. Join us to learn more!
Planning for Healthcare Costs and Coverage in Retirement
Thursday, November 2 at 12:00pm ET
Healthcare costs in retirement can affect your savings and lifestyle. Explore how to prepare for the reality of healthcare costs in retirement.
Paying for College
Wednesday, November 8 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 9th to 12th Grade Students)
The thought of funding a college education can be overwhelming, but there are strategies that can help you reduce the overall cost. Planning ahead and working with your student on strategic school selection will help you better manage the overall cost throughout the college years. A Bright Horizons College Coach® expert will discuss:
How financial aid eligibility is determined and tricky caveats hidden in the fine print
How need-based aid and merit-based scholarships factor into a college’s net price
Cost-reduction strategies
Effective strategies to employ when spending assets on college
Key considerations when selecting the right education loan
To register for the webinar, www.passport.brighthorizons.com and:
New users – click “Sign Up” and follow the prompts to register with Bright Horizons and create your profile
Returning users – enter your existing Bright Horizons username and password and click “Log In”
Sandwiched and Stressed?
Thursday, November 16 at 3:00pm ET
If you’re caring for elder loved ones…and your child, navigating caregiving logistics and responsibilities (plus your own emotions!) can be tough. Tune in for helpful tips.
Saving for College
Thursday, November 16 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of Newborn to 8th Grade Students)
You have many different options when it comes to choosing the right college savings plan, and it can be an overwhelming task. This workshop will give you an introduction to the commonly used tax-advantaged savings plans and help you navigate the intricacies involved in choosing the best strategy for your family. A Bright Horizons College Coach® expert will help you learn about:
Choosing a college savings plan
Common ways to compare plans
The tradeoff of using tax-advantaged plans
How decisions today may impact your future financial aid eligibility
To register for the webinar, www.passport.brighthorizons.com and:
New users – click “Sign Up” and follow the prompts to register with Bright Horizons and create your profile
Returning users – enter your existing Bright Horizons username and password and click “Log In”
PSAT – What a Score Means, Why It Matters
Tuesday, December 5 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 8th to 11th Grade Students)
Understanding the PSAT and how to interpret and use your student’s score are important first steps in the standardized testing process. Preparing for and taking the PSAT can help set your student up for maximum success on the SAT or ACT, which, in turn, will help him or her fare better in the college admissions process. This webinar will offer insight into the PSAT and why it’s important. You’ll also learn:
How to convert PSAT scores to predict your student’s SAT or ACT score
Which test your student should take based on his or her PSAT score
How to compare your child’s PSAT score to scores of other students in the state
National Merit Scholarship opportunities for high-percentile students
To register for the webinar, www.passport.brighthorizons.com and:
New users – click “Sign Up” and follow the prompts to register with Bright Horizons and create your profile
Returning users – enter your existing Bright Horizons username and password and click “Log In”
Fitting Family Time into Busy Days
Thursday, December 14 at 12:00pm ET
Workdays fill up quickly. Learn how to create meaningful (and manageable!) pockets of time with your child amidst the chaos — during your commute, dinner, bathtime, and more.
HSA: The New Retirement Strategy
Your HSA is like a second 401(k). It's a powerful investment tool. Join us to find out how to invest your HSA and build the ultimate retirement nest egg.
FSA: A Flexible Way to Save
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) empowers you to spend tax-free dollars on qualified medical expenses. But smart spending requires careful planning. Join us to learn a few simple strategies that'll help you spend and save like an FSA pro.
DCFSA: Turn Caregiving into Tax Savings
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) enables you to use pre-tax dollars for qualified dependent care expenses. Join our short webinar to discover what kind of expenses are covered and strategies to maximize your annual savings.
LPFSA: Level Up Your Health Savings
A Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA) enables you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified vision and dental expenses. The best part: An LPFSA can be used with an HSA. This webinar will show you common strategies for using an LPFSA—and how to save your HSA for a rainy day.
Commuter Benefits: The Smarter Way to Get to Work
Commuter benefits enable you to use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible parking and transit expenses. Join our webinar to learn the commuter basics. We'll show you how to use your benefits and save more on your ride to work.
Reframing Your World
Discover the practical ways to reframe your perspective to live a more present and positive life.
Effective Communication with Children
Tune in to this session to learn about different communication styles and how to communicate effectively, starting in early childhood.
Building Better Mental Health
We want provide the tools and techniques to help you take a positive and active approach to prioritizing your own mental wellbeing.
Accepting Aging: Yourself and Others
As we notice physical and mental changes in our parents or older loved ones, it can cause us to contemplate our own aging. In this session, we will look at "normal" age-related changes and also identify ways for you to come to terms with your own aging.
Accident Insurance
When an accident turns a good time bad, it can result in pain and expense. Health insurance will help cover doctors’ costs and medical treatments. What it doesn’t cover is on you. This is when Accident insurance kicks in.
Critical Illness Insurance
No one likes being sick. And if it's a serious illness, it can impact your life in so many ways - emotionally, physically and financially. Critical Illness insurance can make it all easier to handle.
Hospital Indemnity
An unplanned hospital stay can be a big inconvience. Hospital Indemnity insurance can make that burden less painful for you.