Big Dose of HSA Education Needed
Simply put, a lack of insight and advice means Americans are failing to take full advantage of health savings accounts (HSAs).
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Schwab Offers Integrated Solution for Advisers to Manage HSAs
The firm has teamed up with health care financial services providers Optum Bank and Discovery Benefits.
Planning for Clients’ Health Care Expenses in Event of a Layoff
Mark Waterstraat, president of consumer solutions at Alegeus, offers simple steps to coach clients through managing their health care finances after a layoff. For example, did you know...
Employees, Employers Have More Time to Contribute to Benefit Plans
However, excess deferrals made by participants in 2019 must still be paid to participants by April 15.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Vanguard modifies managed payout fund; Transamerica launches stable value option for 403(b)s; Fidelity announces health savings mutual funds; and more.
Principal and HSA Bank Announce Partnership
Chad Wilkins, president of HSA Bank, says the new relationship will provide a useful tool for customers, uniting health and wealth planning.
TIAA Is Latest Provider to Launch Institutional HSA Offering
The TIAA HSA will be administered by HealthEquity Inc. and will work in concert with TIAA retirement plans.
Fidelity Launches ‘Full Service’ HSA Solution for Advisers
The Fidelity HSA is described as “a full-service, open architecture brokerage account that is fully integrated with Wealthscape,” Fidelity’s adviser technology platform.
T. Rowe Price to Integrate HSA Offering With Recordkeeping Platform
The integration will give participants the ability to view and manage their retirement and health savings accounts holistically.
Facts You Haven’t Learned About HSAs
One overlooked benefit of HSAs is that people can actually spend money on qualified health care expenses out of pocket and then reimburse themselves tax-free via the HSA...
Hub International’s Ambitious Vision for the Retirement Market
Linking health care and wealth management; maximizing practice efficiency and cross-selling opportunities; addressing individuals' insurance and financial wellness needs—Hub’s new retirement plan specialist advisers hope to do all...
PANC 2019: Health Savings Accounts as a Retirement Planning Vehicle
Increasingly, HSAs are being viewed, accepted, and treated in the industry, as a long-term investment strategy.
HSAs, FSAs and HRAs: Get to Know the Health Savings Alphabet
The account types differ quite a lot. Some require same-year spending, most are owned by the employer, and one comes...
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Advisers’ Future Trajectory
Firms confront a convergence of retirement plan and wealth consulting
2020 HSA Contribution Limits Announced
The IRS announced small increases to health savings account (HSA) contribution limits for 2020 and a new definition for a high-deductible health plan.
MassMutual Introduces HSAs Powered by WEX Health
Clients with high-deductible health care plans can use the solution to put aside money on a tax-favored basis for eligible health-related expenses.
Fidelity Launches Benefits Package Catered to Small and Midsized Businesses
Named Fidelity Works, the package will also be available to third parties working with these employers, including advisers, employee benefits brokers, banks and certified public accountants (CPAs).
Couple Retiring This Year Will Spend $285,000 on Health Costs
While Fidelity’s estimate is for a couple retiring in 2019, the firm says it’s also a call-to-action to younger generations.
Voya Introduces Suite of Health Savings and Spending Accounts
For the Voya health savings account (HSA), Voya Investment Management is providing manager selection and oversight and has constructed the HSA investment menu that includes a mix of...