In the latest episode of Amplified Wealth: According to Plan, Tom Farrell and Kate Fishbein tackle everything you need to know about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) — from eligibility and benefits to long-term planning strategies.
Episode Highlights:
💡 HSA Basics: Understand who qualifies for an HSA and how high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) work.
📈 Triple Tax Benefits Explained: Discover how HSAs offer pre-tax contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses.
🏥 Why HSAs Aren’t “Use It or Lose It”: Learn how funds roll over, grow tax-deferred, and even follow you if you change employers.
👨👩👧👦 Family Dynamics and HSAs: How to coordinate benefits and make the best decision for your family’s health needs.
📆 2025 Contribution Limits & Strategies: Maximize your contributions to build significant long-term savings for healthcare expenses.
And much more!
Timestamps:
(03:21) - What is an HSA?
(06:05) - Evaluating health plans during open enrollment
(08:32) - Restrictions: Medicare and FSAs
(15:57) - 2025 HSA contribution limits
(20:53) - Triple tax advantage
(29:27) - Planning opportunities
(36:39) - What qualifies as a medical expense?
(42:38) - Importance of keeping records
(43:57) - "Use as you go" vs. "Let it grow" strategies
(51:12) - HSA inheritance rules
(56:13) - HSAs as a long-term financial tool
(57:12) - Closing remarks
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