Source: Michelle Singletary, Washington Post ( Free Registration )

While you're caught up in watching the stock market ricochet or worrying about the current market value of your home, don't forget the mundane matter of your personal finances. Yes, folks, it is open-enrollment season for those who are still fortunate to have a job that provides decent benefits. During open enrollment, millions of employees make decisions about their employer-provided benefits. Miss this window or fail to make the right choices and you won't get a chance to correct it until next year, unless there is a change in your personal situation, such as the birth of a child or divorce. So, is your open-enrollment packet still sitting on your desk or the kitchen counter unopened?

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