MoneyRates Explains How to Reach Both HSA and 401(k) Contribution LimitsSaving for near- and long-term healthcare costs while putting away money for retirement is challenging for many individuals. Follow these 4 critical steps to fund accounts optimally.
By: Quinstreet "Money Rates analysis considers the smartest way to fund both HSA and 401(k) accounts in a step-wise fashion," explains Richard Barrington, spokesperson for MoneyRates. "Juggling investments in health and wealth involves carefully assessing your current health expenses, whether or not your employer provides a 401(k) match, tax and other considerations." Those striving to stretch both their HSA and 401(k) investments as far as they can should follow this approach: • Fund HSA enough to meet expected routine healthcare expenses over the next year • Contribute to 401(k) enough to maximize any employer match • Contribute up to HSA limit, if funds are available • Contribute up to 401(k) limit, if possible The tax characteristics of HSAs are superior to 401(k)s because withdrawals are tax-free, as long as they cover qualified health expenses. The full report is available here: Health or Wealth: Juggling HSA and 401(k) Contributions (https://www.money- MoneyRates' spokesperson, Richard Barrington, is available to elaborate on how consumers can benefit by following the above investment steps, and can discuss exceptions and other considerations. About MoneyRates.com MoneyRates.com is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST (https://www.nasdaq.com/ Since 1998, MoneyRates.com (https://www.money- Press contacts Jacqueline Leppla Sr. Director of Public Relations 775-321-3608 jleppla@quinstreet.com LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/ End
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