Archive for the ‘Finance’ Category

Learn How Managing Health Savings Accounts Can Save You Money

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Wiley Long asked: vings Accounts consist of two parts - the HSA bank account, and the high deductible health plan (HDHP). By carefully choosing which bank you use to establish your HSA, and strategically choosing how to fund your account and manage your investment, you will be able to get ...

Health Savings Accounts and Taxes

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Kurt Stammberger asked: HSAs have a "triple" tax advantage from a federal tax standpoint. Individuals receive full tax advantages for HSAs on their Federal Income Tax return (or through a salary reduction program in certain employer-sponsored settings) regardless of particular state's tax treatment of HSAs.An account beneficiary may take an ...

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Gain Momentum For Lowering Consumer Healthcare Cost

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Christopher Beard asked: The need for reduced healthcare cost brought about the formation of Health Saving Accounts about four and a half years ago and their use has grown in use by American consumers exponentially. Most consumers will agree that health insurance is too expensive especially if you have a ...

Health Insurance: Health Savings Account

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Timothy Simmons asked: Health insurance is a critical part of our health care system. For those that are lucky enough to have health insurance, they know that it shouldn't be taken for granted. For a large number of the unfortunate who don't have health insurance for their families, do so ...

Health Savings Account Write-offs - be Sure to Take Them All

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Wiley Long asked: Having a Health Savings Account makes all of your HSA qualified medical expenses tax-deductible, so read this article carefully to make sure you aren't over paying on your taxes. Remember, there is no virtue in paying more taxes than you really owe.Qualified Medical ExpensesThe main purpose of ...

Benefits Of A Health Savings Account

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

M. Xavier asked: The health savings account is a relatively new tax-savings vehicle, but it's one that makes a whole lot of sense. Learning to navigate this new option and understanding its benefits really can help people save a ton of money when unexpected medical expenses arrive.Health savings account plans ...

Using Your Health Savings Account to Find Your Risk for Dozens of Diseases

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Wiley Long asked: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a key aspect of what is known as "consumer-driven healthcare", in which you the consumer - not your employer, the government, or an insurance company - are making the important decisions about your health coverage. When you have an HSA, you are ...

Yearly Deadline Draws Near for Health Savings Account Tax-savings

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Wiley Long asked: December 1st is the deadline to secure substantial savings on your current year taxes through a Health Savings Account. With the upheaval in our economy, there has been quite a surge in the number of people applying for HSA-qualified health insurance plans. Health Savings Accounts allow you ...

A Health Savings Account Primer

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Kurt Stammberger asked: Jenny Thomas heaved a sigh of relief. A month ago she checked into her local hospital to deliver her first child, but unanticipated complications necessitated an emergency surgery. Fortunately both she and the baby were fine. But if it hadn't been for her family's health savings account ...

How to Save Money on your Health Insurance Plan

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Joel asked: 1. Consider choosing a Health Savings Account – Health Savings Account’s (HSA’s for short) are becoming increasingly popular for many Americans for 2 reasons: A) Lower premiums and B) Tax breaks.An HSA plan has a lower monthly premium than a traditional copay type plan because the HSA plan does ...