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Losing your job can be a stressful life event for several reasons, including a sudden lack of health insurance. If you’re like 49% of Americans, you…

In the second of two columns discussing health savings accounts (HSAs), this column discusses contributions to and distributions from HSAs. Federal employees and retirees have access…

Ownership of an HSA can help federal employees and retirees pay increasing medical expenses (and provide tax benefits). Ed Zurndorfer discusses HSA eligibility rules and the…

Home health care in the United States is really expensive. In fact, the cost increased by more than 14% between March 2023 and 2024, with the…

During the annual federal benefits open season, federal employees have an opportunity to change or enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program health insurance…

Marco Vdm | E+ | Getty ImagesMany employees have a health savings account, which offers tax incentives to save for medical expenses. However, most are still…

A new year means new changes to your Medicare coverage. On the one hand, in 2024, you can expect to see higher premiums and deductibles on…

During the annual federal benefits open season, federal employees and retirees who participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program decide which health insurance plan…

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrives on November 13, 2024 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House is…

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in personal financial planning. Many people overlook the HSA, possibly confusing it…