short story, got stuck with $1200 in my FSA acct. any ideas for things i can spend it on? i have an eye exam scheduled for next week...i think i can get a year's worth of contacts and maybe a new pair of glasses...if i get nice stuff i figure i can use up about $4-500 worth. if i'm lucky, i can get an appt in with my dentist...maybe another $500 there. otherwise...lots of $$$ available.

what useful things can i get short of boxes and boxes of condoms?

 

Lifetime supply of Advil, Pepcid AC, or other OTC drugs. First aid kits (check with your FSA admin). Prescription sunglasses.

 

Do you play sports or spend a lot of time on your feet? If yes, get a pair of orthodics custom-fit for your sneakers or shoes.

I did it last year when I was in your same postion with an FSA. It was one of the best things I did from a 'health' perspective.

Michael

 

where would i find something like this? what's the avg price? looking back at my papers, i actually think i might be able to get my money back, since i was charged the money first, then they returned it. but...i still have the receipt where it says they charged me.

 

You would go to a Podiatrist (foot doctor). Mine were $400. They helped with some lower back pain I was having. When I wear shoes (leather dress shoes) where they don't fit, I can really feel a difference.

It is a bit 'excessive' if you don't really need them but if you are going to lose the money, I would try it.

 

LASIK.

 

would love to, but that's actually the reason why i have all that money now. went in for the procedure, and they decided on the day of (not 4 months earlier when i went in) that i shouldn't get it.

 

cool, thanks for the suggestion!