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Everything to Know About Health Savings Accounts

Health Savings Accounts have been around for 20 years but are often misunderstood and underutilized. HSAs are powerful savings tools to cover future medical expenses, such as long-term care, or to help fund healthcare for early retirees. We explain everything you need to know about health savings accounts: what they are, how contribute to them, and how to use them.

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The Mega Backdoor Roth Strategy

A Mega Backdoor Roth strategy is a powerful tool for high income earners that want to save more for retirement. Who can do it, and what are the rules you need to look for? Our in-depth article on the Mega Backdoor Roth will help you see if you’re eligible and then give you a step-by-step outline of how to maximize your retirement savings.

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How to do a Backdoor Roth IRA Contribution

A Backdoor Roth IRA strategy is a great way for people to save more money for retirement. But how does it work? And what are some of the rules you need to be aware of? Our blog answers these questions and gives you a step-by-step guide for doing a Backdoor Roth IRA.

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Consolidate Old Retirement Accounts When It Makes Sense [Video]

Often when you switch jobs, you leave your old 401(k) savings with your old employers. We recommend you consolidate old retirement accounts.

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[Video ] What Are The Basics of Social Security?

STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA This is a topic that becomes important especially when someone is considering retirement or is already retired. When does it make the most sense to start collecting?  That really depends upon your specific situation. In order to start receiving the full value of the benefits that you’ve accumulated over your working career,…

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