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Americans Save More In HSAs, Fidelity Reports HSA Assets Exceed $16 Billion

May 15, 2023

HSAs can help people cover healthcare costs and avoid other harmful financial decisions while enjoying tax breaks. While some employers offer HSAs as part of their benefits options, consumers can also open these through most banks or investment management firms.

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10 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Your Health Savings Account

November 21, 2022

While it’s perfectly fine (and smart!) to let the funds to keep building, there’s also quite a few items that you can use your HSA money on that you might not have known about. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Five Tax Deductions You Can Still Claim In 2020

February 24, 2020

Although the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated a number of key tax deductions, here are a few expenses you can still write off if you're in the process of putting together your 2019 return. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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A Guide To 2019 Tax Deductions

December 23, 2019

Using appropriate deductions can lower your bill, increase your tax refund or make sure you're taking advantage of tax benefits. Want to know how to best use tax deductions? Here's a guide to 2019 tax deductions. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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19 Most Popular Tax Deductions For 2019

January 22, 2019

Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act limited itemized deductions and doubled the standard deduction, don't assume that the standard deduction works for you. Make sure to check all available deductions. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FORE MORE

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13 Of The Craziest Tax Deductions Ever Claimed

December 30, 2018

Only two things are for certain: death and taxes. But at least with taxes, you can claim deductions. And that’s where the fun begins. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE MORE

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