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14 Oct
Benefits 101: What Is a FSA?
Posted: October 14, 2024
When it comes to health insurance, there is a lot of jargon and plenty of acronyms. Many people have heard of FSAs, but may not actually know — what is a flexible spending account, exactly? If you have an employer-sponsored health plan, a flexible spending account (FSA) is often available as part of the benefits […]
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02 Aug
Navigating the Alphabet Soup: HRAs, HSAs, and FSAs Explained
Posted: August 2, 2024
Managing healthcare costs can feel like deciphering a complex code. Three acronyms frequently pop up: HSAs, HRAs, and FSAs. But what exactly do they mean, and which one is right for you? Let’s break down these accounts and explore how they can help you save on qualified medical expenses. Understanding the Accounts: Health Savings Accounts […]
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29 Nov
Using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Posted: November 29, 2023
If you have a health plan through a job, you can use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for health care costs, like deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some drugs. They can lower your taxes. How Flexible Spending Accounts work A Flexible Spending Account (FSA, also called a “flexible spending arrangement”) is a special account […]
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30 Nov
10 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Your Leftover FSA Money
Posted: November 30, 2021
The end of the year is drawing near which may mean you have some extra money to spend. No, you didn’t read that wrong. Many Americans have money in their Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs) that they need to use up before the end of the year. FSAs provide the benefit of putting pre-tax money aside […]