Employee Benefits

Are you an HSA investor? If you are, then you have a health savings account (HSA). You’ve heard about its investment potential, and you’ve read that an HSA has retirement-planning perks that a 401(k) and IRA don’t have. And you’re...

How much should I contribute to my health savings account (HSA) each month? The short answer: As much as you're able to (within IRS contribution limits), if that’s financially viable. If you’re covered by an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible...

The season for filing taxes is upon us once again. We're getting closer to the deadline for filing for 2021. We wanted to share a few tips and reminders about the health savings account (HSA) information you’ll need for your tax...

For most of you, a new plan year has begun! And just because you have an entire plan year ahead doesn’t mean you should wait until November or December to put time and energy into your employee benefits. In fact,...

A new year is nearly here! For many, that means taking stock in the previous year. We’re doing the same on the Benefits Buzz blog. The people have spoken (or, rather, their clicks have spoken). Here are our nine most...

The health savings account (HSA) is a valuable investment tool, especially when it comes to retirement planning. That’s because, among other reasons, healthcare costs are a primary driver of your retirement expenses, and an HSA has retirement perks related to...

With winter (and flu season) nearly here, millions of Americans are striving for virus prevention and preparedness, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the CARES Act was signed into law last year, it permanently expanded the range of...

The IRS’ use-or-lose rule governs flexible spending accounts (FSAs). This rule is one of the big differentiators between FSAs and other types of employee benefits. So what is the use-or-lose rule? And what does it mean for the upcoming plan...

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a great way to put aside money for expected (or unexpected) medical costs, save for the future, and plan for retirement. But, it can be hard to visualize how contributions will have an impact on ...

Does your health and wellness program have one of the most important elements to make it successful this year? Flu shot initiatives can yield a big return on investment by keeping employees healthy and not missing work. And because so...