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Mid-Year Financial Tweaks and Tasks

Money Talk

It’s halftime for your 2023 finances and a perfect time to review where you stand, make mid-year adjustments, and complete recommended financial planning action steps. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Tweak - Like HSAs, you know your health care spending so far. The 2023 maximum pre-tax contribution is $3,050.

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It’s Time for a Mid-Year Financial Check-Up

Money Talk

Last year, I wrote a blog post about mid-year financial check-up s for the OneOp Personal Finance team. In it, I urged a review of tax deductions/credits, tax withholding, budgeting/cash flow, flexible spending accounts, financial goal progress, and investment portfolio status.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Health Savings Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), it’s time to reflect on the transformative impact this financial tool has had on healthcare and personal finance. Contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free.

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Tips for the Early Plan Year

Benefit Resource Inc.

From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely. Know Your Pre-Tax Benefit Options Flexible spending accounts (FSAs): An FSA allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses.

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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs.

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Health and Wellness Initiatives to Boost Employee Morale in the Winter Months

Benefit Resource Inc.

FSA and HSA: By taking advantage of programs like Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), employees can allocate a portion of their pre-tax earnings to cover essential health-related expenses. These benefits not only help employees save money but also make it easier for them to invest in their well-being.

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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

Five examples are tax-loss harvesting, Roth IRA conversions, qualified charitable contributions (age 70½ +), setting up a donor advised fund, and increased contributions to a tax-deferred retirement savings plan, health savings account or HSA (if eligible), or flexible spending account or FSA (if available).

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