My Comments: This is #6 in a series of 6 blog posts about Heath Savings Accounts, or HSAs. They are a potential game changer for those of you who qualify in that they have tax advantages and can suplement whatever else you are doing to set aside money for retirement. The writer of the article …
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My Comments: This is post #5 in a series of 6 posts intended to help you better understand the advantages of HSAs. If your circumstances let you qualify for one, it could be a game changer when it comes to paying your bills in retirement. by Adella Cellini Linecker \ November 30, 2018 A health …
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If you think your HSA is only good for covering medical expenses, you're overlooking one of its key benefits. My Comments: This is #4 in a series of 6 blog posts intended to help someone not yet retired, and under Medicare age, make an informed decision about their health insurance. There are restrictions on who …
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My Comments: A critical element when it comes to planning for retirement is ‘where do you want to live?’ with the emphasis on ‘WHERE…’. And it’s not only ‘where on the planet’ but ‘what kind structure’, ie a house, an apartment, an RV, or something in between. And after that, do you own or rent? …
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HSAs can help cut your healthcare costs but there are hundreds of options. Here's how to find one that's best for you My Comments: This is the third of six blog posts about Health Savings Accounts and how for some people they can be used to help pay bills in retirement. And since retirement is …
In the wealth management fun house, how can average investors find somebody who will really work on their behalf? My Comments: My re-posting this article from Bob Veres reflects my cynical history with the investment advisory world that I’ve been a part of for over 30 years. It’s especially relevant in today’s world of financial …
My Comments: Last Friday I introduced the idea of a Health Savings Account or an HSA. For the rest of this week, I’m going to add to your understanding of this potentially useful financial device and it’s favorable tax consequences. The words that follow here may not apply if you are about to sign up …
My Comments: HSA is an acronym for Health Savings Accounts. They came into being in 2003 as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act. They are defined for tax purposes under Section 223 of the IRS Code. With increasing attention on the millions of Americans who will soon retire, and their general …
My Comments: While I had some reservations about the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), I agreed with it in principal and was encouraged when the Obama administration signed on last December. Then along came the ultimate deal maker and we withdrew from the agreement. In my opinion, more than anything imaginable, that withdrawal effectively ceded global …
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My Comments: As someone with more years under my belt that I like to think about, dealing with the potential costs of long term care is never far from my mind. We all know that sooner or later the light will go out, but none of can be sure it will go out quickly. And …
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