Episode 234: All About HSAs with Bill Stuart

Women's Money Wisdom

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your Health Savings Account (HSA). Discover strategies that can turn your HSA into a powerful financial tool for both immediate and long-term goals.

Melissa Joy, CFP®, is joined by Bill Stuart, a leading expert who has been pioneering HSA knowledge since their inception in 2004. In this episode, they guide you through the myriad benefits and complexities of HSAs, revealing how these accounts combine the best features of IRAs and FSAs. Learn how to save pre-tax dollars, grow your savings tax-free, and make tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses—all while ensuring your plan is HSA-eligible.

They discuss treating your HSA as a lifetime account, allowing funds to accumulate tax-free without the pressure of annual reimbursements. They illustrate how paying out-of-pocket for medical expenses can let your HSA grow, which is especially beneficial during retirement.

They also explore the investment potential of HSAs and their role in bridging the gap between early retirement and Medicare, highlighting the importance of selecting the right beneficiaries to ensure continued financial support for surviving spouses.

Tune in to understand how you can leverage HSAs to their fullest potential and safeguard your financial future.

Key Takeaways:

• HSAs offer immediate tax benefits and can be used as a powerful tool for retirement planning.
• Eligibility for HSAs is based on specific criteria, including the type of health plan and coverage.
• Contributions to HSAs are tax-deductible and can be made by both individuals and employers.
• HSAs offer investment options, and the funds can be used for qualified medical expenses tax-free.

Resources:

• Purchase Bill’s book: HSAs: The Tax-Perfect Retirement Account
• Connect with Bill on LinkedIn

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Chapter

1. Episode 234: All About HSAs with Bill Stuart (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Health Savings Accounts (00:00:01)

3. Maximizing Benefits of Health Savings Accounts (00:12:40)

4. Investing and Maximizing Health Savings Accounts (00:16:05)

5. Financial Planning for Women's Health Expenses (00:30:21)