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What Is a Health Savings Account?

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They let you cover medical expenses like copays and deductibles while providing a tax break and helping you save for the future. Not everyone has access to these plans, but if you do, they can be invaluable for preparing for future medical expenses. However, you can still use the money on qualified medical expenses.

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. Employers are now providing a broader suite of benefits and are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial wellness programs for employees.

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3 Steps to Take Before Going Into Business for Yourself

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Next, you’ll need to consider your current company benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the average employer paid “78% of medical care premiums for single coverage plans” in 2021, which is a nice perk. All investing involves risk.

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8 Pieces of Financial Advice for New College Graduates

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You may need to create rules for yourself, like that a percentage of your paycheck needs to go toward retirement savings before you can buy something just for fun. 50% of your money goes to needs like your rent or mortgage payment, utilities, cellphone, groceries, student loan payment, insurance, car payment and prescription medications.

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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

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The executor you name will handle your bequests and filing pertinent information with the court. Having a living will, medical power of attorney and a last will and testament is a good start for most people. Some retirement accounts also dictate how assets can be distributed upon inheritance.

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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A survey by Insider and Morning Consult from 2019 showed that millennials were more likely to put off buying houses, making career moves, undergoing medical procedures and even getting hitched—all because of cash-related reasons. Start a retirement plan. You’re young, and retirement probably feels light-years away.

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Deepak Chopra: A Life of Fullfillment

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Chopra went on to America to become a respected endocrinologist, a medical school professor and eventually, one of the foremost proponents of mind-body medicine, or the combination of Western medical knowledge with ancient Eastern philosophies. They don’t think about retiring at any age. What kind of life is that?

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