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Helping clients through the health care maze

WebA client who is not a high health care user will likely be best served by a high-deductible bronze plan. Because the Trump administration stopped reimbursing …

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How health savings accounts work Financial Planning

WebPexels. A health savings account (HSA) is a flexible financial tool that serves you throughout every stage of your life. This account allows you to take control over your …

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What's the best health insurance for early retirees

WebAlthough early retirement is a goal for many Americans, fewer than 1% retire before the age of 50, according to a LIMRA study published in 2015. Perhaps somewhat …

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Top-performing health funds over 10 years

WebThe industry’s largest health sector offering, the $43.9 billion Vanguard Health Care Admiral Shares (VGHAX), posted a 10-year gain of 14.12%, a 1-year gain …

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FSI terminates health insurance plan for advisors

WebHundreds of independent financial advisors who enrolled in a trade group's new health insurance program this year will be stuck looking for new carriers in 2022.

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The importance of health care in financial planning Financial …

WebSeptember 14, 2017, 10:12 a.m. EDT 2 Min Read. Advisors are making a major mistake if health care isn’t a critical part of a client’s financial plan. Charles Paikert. Senior Editor, …

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Employee benefits are changing. Here's what advisors should know

WebAll the employers in the study provided health insurance. More notable was that almost as many — 91% — provided additional or "supplemental" health benefits. …

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Tips for increasing the benefits and tax breaks of HSAs Financial

WebIt also packs a punch as an investing vehicle for retirement because it trumps several other well-known retirement accounts, like the 401 (k) and Roth IRA, for its tax …

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IRS: General health expenses aren't 'medical care'

WebFSAs and other health spending plans that pay for, or reimburse, non-medical expenses are not qualified plans, the agency added. If the plan is not qualified, all …

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HSAs: A guide for financial advisors Financial Planning

WebTo qualify as a high-deductible health plan that can be used with an HSA, the IRS says the plan must offer a minimum annual deductible of $1,350 for individuals or …

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Guiding wealth management clients to financial healt Financial …

WebHow to Guide Your Clients to Financial Health. Available on-demand 30 Minutes. Financial stability, well-being, and prosperity are goals every advisor wants for their client. …

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Home equity, annuities other strategies to help clients fund long …

WebFor most of us, planning for long-term health care is something that tends to be left for tomorrow. But a 2021 survey estimated that care in an assisted living facility or …

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5 reasons Americans are retiring later in life Financial Planning

WebPexels/Marcus Aurelius. Another reason for retiring later is simple: Americans are living longer, healthier lives. According to the Center for Retirement Research, the …

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Health crises force early retirement more than any other problem

WebA new study from the financial services giant TIAA found that "health shocks" cause Americans to speed up their retirement far more than any other reason. After …

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NAIFA to merge with FSP, Life Happens Financial Planning

WebAugust 31, 2023, 5:33 p.m. EDT 3 Min Read. The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors would reach nearly 20,000 members through a merger with two other …

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Maximizing HSA tax benefits with adult children under Age 26

WebThis legislation was meant to improve the affordability and availability of health care to Americans and, among other changes, specified that children would now …

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The HSA 'deathbed drawdown': Making tax-efficient distributions …

WebThe caveat, however, is that distributions that aren't used for qualified medical expenses are taxable (with an additional 20% penalty if the owner is under age …

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Inflation Reduction Act is causing higher Medicare Part D …

WebFor many seniors, Medicare Part D premiums will rise by 42% to 57% next year, new research shows. And experts say the reason is a law that was meant to …

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Best healthcare early retirement medicare Cobra ACA exchange

WebThe best health care options for early retirees. The most pressing worry for most baby boomers heading into retirement is how they’re going to pay for medical …

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