Insights from Organized Instincts

Are You Missing a Key Player on Your Health Care Team?
When it comes to healthcare, do you know what various doctors and specialists are available to you? If so, what role do they fill in your life? Do you know what signs to look for that suggest you might need one of these pros? Here is a list of some professionals and...

Don’t Let Streaming Services Hook Your Bank Account
Let’s look at your varying entertainment packages and subscriptions and see if we can’t “entertain” ways to trim these recurring items. According to a Chicago-based C&R Research firm, the average American consumer shells out $219/month on subscriptions. They...

Cut Cash Calories: Workout Your Wallet’s Waste Line
Are you aware of any excessive fees bloating your monthly budget? What memberships or subscriptions have charges that are automatically pulled from your account(s)? Do you still want them? Better yet, do you still need them? Services, goods, or memberships that you...

Mind Your Utility Costs Before They Burn Your Wallet
Why are your utility bills so high? Has someone cranked up the heater again? Maybe yes, maybe no. You might need to take stock of your equipment as well as keep an eye on the habits of your family and household staff to determine why your bills are through the roof....

Home is Where Your Heart (and Dollars) Go—Show It Some Love
With the cooler months upon us, it’s likely you’ve been spending more time indoors. It always seems to be the case that as soon as you have holiday guests, you notice all the blemishes and annoyances that need your attention. If you make a plan to go through your home...

Our Favorite Blogs Posts – A 2022 Year End Review
With 2022 coming to a close, it’s time for Organized Instincts’ year in review. Here, you’ll find some of our most beloved blogs we hand-picked throughout the past year. From digital fraud to digital footprints and from perky pineapples to power of attorney, come and...

Solicitation Agitation: Choose Your Charities Wisely
Not too long ago, we helped you find ways to opt out of annoying junk mail. But did you know your favorite charities can annoy you with a deluge of mail as well? Whether by email or postal mail, many organizations send donation reminders, address labels, and even...

8 Tips for Giving Generously: Escape the Regret Headache
When it comes to charitable donations, you’ll want to keep detailed records of cash donations you hand out. Keeping records affords you the affirmation that you supported your favorite organizations and fulfill any outstanding pledge amounts. Plus, it allows you to...

Take the Reins: Get a Grip on Holiday Tipping
The holidays are here again, and with that festive, generous spirit, so too is the tipping season. If you want to better manage your holiday spending or avoid a social faux pas, we offer you these thoughts on gifting cash and tipping this holiday season. Who do you...

Give Your Medicare Plan Its Annual Physical
If you are eligible for Medicare, expect for your mailbox, your inbox, your voicemail, and news feeds to be cluttered with advertisements to enroll. Considering the amount of media you’re sure to be bombarded with, you shouldn’t be able to forget enrolling in the...