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What is an HSA and what are the benefits of an HSA?
A health savings account (commonly called an HSA) offers tax benefits for today, and an opportunity to invest and grow your savings for the future. Here’s how it works.
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How to budget for the cost of health care in retirement
The answers to a few key questions about your plans and your health can help you understand health care costs in retirement.
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4 ways to save for the cost of health care in retirement
You can make progress toward planning for future health care expenses in your post-work years.
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7 early-retirement health care options to help protect your budget
Whether life threw you an early retirement curveball or you’re ending your working years as soon as you can, there are ways to bridge the health care insurance gap and guard your savings.
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Medicare enrollment deadlines that matter to your finances
Key sign ups and decisions around your 65th birthday help ensure your Medicare coverage and protect your retirement budget against extra costs.
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Understanding Medicare and your coverage options
Medicare will help cover some of your healthcare costs in retirement, but choosing the right option can be difficult. Review the basics to find out which coverage option is right for you.