Hi everyone and welcome back to the Money Girl Podcast. My name is Laura Adams.

If you're new to the show or to me, I'm really glad you found this community. I'm a nationally

recognized personal finance expert and author of multiple books and audio books. I work as

a speaker, spokesperson, and content creator to advance financial education and literacy.

My mission is to give you the information, tools, resources, and inspiration to live rich and love the journey. You can learn more about me over at

LauraD Adams.com. Today's topic is about how to save on the cost of health care and fitness. We all want to or know

that we should take care of our health so we feel good, look good, and can live the

lifestyle we want.

That's certainly a big priority in my life,

even though I'm not as consistent with getting exercise as I'd like to be.

I actually just ordered a stand-up desk, so I plan on sitting less, much less, starting

very soon. Interestingly, there are studies that have shown strong connections between

our health and our wealth. For instance, studies that And likewise studies have shown that getting regular exercise can make you more successful and even command higher wages.

So no matter your level of fitness right now, there are some great financial incentives and benefits that I want

you to be aware of so that you don't miss out on them.

That's what this show is all about.

I'm going to cover seven money saving tips and breaks to help you take charge of your health and your wealth.

Okay, if you're ready, let's dive into savings tip number one. This one is to use a health savings account or HSA.

In my opinion, too few Americans are taking advantage of health savings accounts.

Either they just don't know that they exist or they underestimate how much tax savings they actually offer.

Now, you can only use a health savings account if you have a high

deductible health plan. That's the only catch. However, more Americans are choosing these high

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