HSAs can be a great retirement tool – if you’re healthy or wealthy
Health savings accounts can offset healthcare costs in your old age. But most people can’t afford to wait.
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A Health Savings Account, or HSA, lets people save money tax‑free for medical costs. Experts say HSAs can also help pay for health care in retirement. This works best for people who are healthy now or have enough money to contribute. Many Americans cannot afford to put money into an HSA today, so they miss the future benefit.
Why it matters
Knowing how HSAs work can help you plan for medical expenses when you are older. If you can save now, you may reduce financial stress later in life.
- What is an HSA?
- An HSA is a special savings account that lets you set aside money for health costs without paying taxes on it.
- Who benefits most from using an HSA for retirement?
- People who are healthy now or who have extra money to contribute benefit most.
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