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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

The Triple Tax Savings of Health Savings Account

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Business, Careers, Investing

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 November 2018

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Most people think Health Savings Accounts are just another medical expense buffer. What if they're actually a stealth retirement weapon with triple tax advantages that outperform traditional 401(k)s? Jonathan and Brad break down the mechanics of HSAs while sharing raw financial wins from the community — including listeners who cracked the code on employer health insurance transitions during the Vanguard-Fidelity fee war. Key Topics Discussed Introduction to HSAs [00:02:25] Explanation of HSAs and their benefits, including tax advantages Contribution limits for 2018: $3,450 for individuals and $6,900 for families Fee War: Vanguard vs. Fidelity [00:32:00] Update on the competitive landscape of investment funds Discussion on Vanguard lowering minimum investment amounts and Fidelity's zero-fee funds Community Success Stories [00:27:00] Inspiring financial wins from listeners such as paying off debt and transitioning to entrepreneurial ventures Action Items Maximize HSA contributions for significant tax savings and medical expense preparation [00:10:45] Maintain meticulous records of medical expenses to seamlessly utilize HSA funds in the future [00:12:15] Quotes "Once you stretch your mind, it can never return to its original state." [00:18:52] "Ordinary people can achieve extraordinary success." [00:24:20] "With effort and persistence, you will achieve your financial goals." [00:27:01] Related Resources The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins [00:48:10] Design Your Future by Dominick Quartuccio [00:48:10] Notable Mention Tamika from House of FI [00:16:01] Discussion on her remarkable journey and lessons learned, illustrating the potential for everyday individuals to achieve extraordinary success

Transcript

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0:00.0

Today on the show, we discuss the raw power of the HSA,

0:02.7

Emmy, Dan, and Courtney share their financial wins

0:05.0

from the past week, and we discuss the fee war

0:07.6

between Vanguard and Fidelity.

0:09.2

Welcome to the Ultimate Crowd Source personal financial.

0:12.1

This is your Friday Roundup.

0:14.0

Your listening to Choose Appi Radio.

0:17.6

The blueprint for financial independence lives here.

0:30.4

If you're looking to unlock the secrets to financial independence

0:34.0

and early retirement, you're in the right place.

0:37.2

Stay tuned and join a community of like-minded people

0:40.0

who are getting all fans to be here,

0:42.1

and taking control of their lives

0:44.2

in the pursuit of financial independence.

0:46.4

Choose FI, your home for financial independence online.

1:00.4

All right, guys. Really excited about this week's episode,

1:02.5

getting a chance to talk about all the action

1:04.8

we'll take away from Monday's episode with Tameca

1:07.6

from House of FI, really, really actionable episode.

1:10.5

And to help me with this, I have my co-host, Brad,

1:13.1

here with me today. How you doing, buddy?

1:14.5

Hey, Jonathan, I'm doing quite well.

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