Can I Invest The Money In My HSA/FSA?
Posted: December 28, 2020
Can I Invest The Money In My HSA/FSA?Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are both offered by employers and designed to ease the financial burden of healthcare. But there are major differences between these two types of plans. One notable difference is that HSA funds can be invested, while FSA funds cannot. How Is an HSA Different From an FSA? With both an HSA and an FSA you can...
Pros & Cons Of Opening A Flexible Spending Account
Posted: November 28, 2020
Pros & Cons Of Opening A Flexible Spending AccountFlexible spending accounts (FSAs) are associated with employer-sponsored health insurance plans. They allow you to divert a tax-deferred portion of your earnings into the account, which you can use to pay for certain healthcare-related expenses, including copayments and deductibles, and dependent-care costs. Money in an FSA must be used by the end of the plan year. However, employers may offer a grace period of up...
What Happens To My HSA/FSA If I Leave My Job?
Posted: September 28, 2020
What Happens To My HSA/FSA If I Leave My Job?Many employers today are offering health savings accounts (HSAs) or flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to employees. Both types of plans allow for tax-free contributions to cover qualifying medical expenses, as detailed by the IRS. A critical difference between the two plans is you keep the funds in an HSA if you leave your job, but you lose the funds with an FSA. What Is A...
What Happens To My Savings Accounts If My Company Closes?
Posted: October 13, 2019
What Happens To My Savings Accounts If My Company Closes?Many employers today offer health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and 401(k) retirement savings accounts as part of their company group benefits. These types of savings accounts are a valuable part of an overall compensation package that employers use to attract and retain top talent. But the world business is uncertain, and companies may go under. What happens to your savings accounts if...
HSA Vs. FSA: Which Is Better?
Posted: September 13, 2019
HSA Vs. FSA: Which Is Better?Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are group benefits offered to employees that are similar in some ways. Both are accounts that allow you to make tax-free contributions to save for medical costs. However, there are several key differences between HSAs and FSAs. What Is An HSA? An HSA is a health savings account with tax advantages, used in combination with a...