Using Your HSA To Build Wealth

31/03/2022 27 min

                    Using Your HSA To Build Wealth

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Episode Synopsis


If you already have or plan to set up or start a health savings account (HSA), how do you make sure it is efficient to build wealth and possibly invest?  
In this episode of the Finance for Physicians Podcast, Daniel Wrenne talks about how to best manage HSAs.
Topics Discussed:

HSA: Best tax shelter that exists as a vehicle to put your money into
HSA vs. Flex Spending Account (FSA): What’s the difference?
HSA Strategy:

Rule #1: It’s best not to spend out of your HSA
Rule #2: If using HSA to build wealth, make sure to invest cash
Rule #3: As you have healthcare expenses, save the receipts


When to start using your HSA? Balance equals future expected healthcare costs
HSA Beneficiaries: Make sure to identify spouse or dependents
When is the best time to fund HSA? Max out sooner than later
Cafeteria Plan: Better to funnel money through employer HSA for matching funds
Switching Providers: Keep up with transfers and minimize number of HSAs

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