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Health Savings Account (HSA): Helpful for Older People? The Health Savings Account (HSA) is an amazing tool that a lot of people have been talking about. It is meant to help you save money on insurance and make your life simpler, maybe even help you be healthier. But do HSAs work just as well for older Americans? The answer depends on your age. Let's start with someone older than 65. Once you turn 65, you are eligible for Medicare, and that means you can no longer contribute to an HSA. If you had an HSA before you turned 65, a very interesting thing happens. The HSA, which was basically an account that could only be used for medical expenses, suddenly becomes an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). It instantly changes status when you turn 65. This is a very intriguing concept for all of us who are younger than 65. You already know that there is no "use it or lose it" condition for an HSA. You keep accumulating that money forever, you do not lose it at the end of each year. » Discuss it » Continue Reading »
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