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HSAs as a Supplement to Retirement Savings

Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) are not a new thing, but many people still are not that familiar with how they work. Flex Spending Accounts (FSA’s) are still around and there is still confusion between the two because they do have similarities. One of the biggest differences between the two types of accounts is that the HSA does not have to be used by a specific time. (With FSA’s you have specific time to use the money for medical expenses or you lose it).

Health Savings Account

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an account that you can fund for medical expenses when you are enrolled in a high deductible health plan. This can be a great tool to pay for medical expenses tax free. A high deductible health plan has certain parameters to meet in order to qualify. If you are a healthy individual and rarely go to the doctor, this is a great savings tool for you.

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