HSAs

Reviewing the IRS' long list of eligible expenses with clients can reveal hundreds or even thousands of dollars in annual costs previously paid out of pocket, one advisor said.

At face-value, HSAs are for short-term medical expenses, but advisors suggest paying out of pocket to maximize HSA funds for investing and tax-free growth.

Advisors suggest multiple ways that clients can maximize the triple tax advantages of health savings accounts (HSAs) while avoiding penalties.

The massive law filled in some important answers for financial advisors and tax pros' many questions coming into the year. Here's a roundup of FP's coverage.

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act opened HSA access to millions, but big gaps remain. Here's what financial advisors need to know.

Despite health savings accounts being highly tax-advantaged, most savers do not fully utilize their unique benefits, new data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows.

The Internal Revenue Service announced the inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts in 2026.

The estimate for the amount required for 65-year-old spouses is one of many from a study full of figures that financial advisors can use to highlight the value of HSAs.

In the year ahead, private equity, exchange traded funds and tax-loss harvesting promise to be top priorities for advisors leading the pack.

A client's immediate health needs make saving their accounts until they're 65 or over a difficult endeavor, and the accounts carry some highly specific rules.

Here's a roundup of tax-related news and insights on politics, practice management, investment strategies, health savings accounts, estate planning and more.

Low interest-rate yields, minimum-asset requirements for investing and higher fees brought lower grades for most of the firms reviewed in an annual study.

Planners can help savers avoid higher taxes, IRS penalties and Medicare headaches by guiding them through the strict guidelines for the accounts.

They have oft-cited tax advantages, but the available research raises alarms about fees, interest rates and investing in assets other than cash.

The Internal Revenue Service issued the annual inflation adjustments for health savings accounts in 2025 as prices continue to rise.

They can be a more tax-effective way to save for retirement than an IRA for those who are able to max out contributions and pay for medical expenses with other funds.

Some companies are misrepresenting when food and wellness expenses can be paid for by FSAs, HSAs and other health spending plans.

As tax-friendly as the rules are for HSA funds during an individual's lifetime, they can become much more punitive for funds left over after the original account owner dies.

More working Americans have a health savings account, but many are not using them to their fullest potential.

Financial planners and advisors must ensure that their clients have the necessary funds to meet whatever health challenges advancing age may bring.