Want a Roth IRA on steriods? Check your health plan.

Your Turn with Mike Causey

Tired of shelling out thousands of dollars each year for your federal health plan? Confused, irritated or both by the multiple-choices available under the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program? Why not consider picking a health plan that pays you? Thousands of federal and postal workers have done it. Joined a high deductible health plan that has allowed them to amass accounts — their very own money — worth $10,000 to $50,000. Welcome to the federal benefits open season, which runs through Dec. 13. Other things to think about include how to save on taxes when paying your medical bills, and a half dozen items you probably hadn’t thought of but should consider. Which is why today’s Your Turn episode with Walt Francis is a must-listen. It could be the most productive 40 minutes of your year. For you and your family.