How to Get Health Insurance When You’re Self-Employed
Being self-employed gives you the freedom and flexibility to be your own boss. However, one major drawback of being your own boss is securing your own affordable health insurance. We…
All the Different Retirement Accounts You Can Take Advantage Of
Saving for retirement is a crucial part of everyone’s financial planning. I’ve recommended before that dividing your money into multiple accounts helps you see all your saving goals separately. A…
How to Open a Health Savings Account Without an Employer
A health savings account (HSA) is a smart way to store away extra cash, tax free, to pay for approved medical expenses. Essentially, it’s a personal savings account that can…
Don’t Risk Losing Your FSA Funds This Year
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), time is running out to use up your remaining balance. During the pandemic, you may have benefited from relief…
The Best Ways to Spend (or Invest) That $10,000
Photo: Brian A Jackson (Shutterstock) Ever since the White House announced a student loan forgiveness plan to cancel up to $10,000 in debt for most borrowers (and $20,000 for others),…
Avoid Making This Common Mistake With Your Health Savings Account
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be sneaky-good retirement savings vehicles, but only a mere 9% of account holders actually invest their funds, according to recent research. And…
How to Evaluate a Benefits Package Before You Accept a Job Offer
Photo: SDI Productions (Getty Images) When it comes to a job offer, it’s easy to fixate on salary because, well…you need money to live. But you’ll want to carefully evaluate…
How You Can Deduct Masks as a Medical Expense on Your Taxes
Photo: Canarsie High School (Shutterstock) The IRS recently clarified that personal protective equipment like face masks, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes can now be deducted as medical expenses—and the tax…