Flex-Ed: Using your FSA card the right way

Waiting to get reimbursed from your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for an FSA-eligible item is tedious—filing paperwork with your FSA administrator, waiting for approval and paying out of pocket in the meantime. Luckily, the FSA debit card streamlines the process.
The FSA debit card allows you to electronically access pre-tax contributions you've allocated to your FSA. Instead of going through the process of administrator reimbursement, you'll be able to use your FSA debit card to purchase eligible items you need without having to wait.
The reason? The FSA debit card is linked to directly to your FSA. But here's the deal—FSA debit cards are slightly different than standard debit cards and come with their own set of rules.
Here's what you'll want to keep in mind.

Live Well, Work Well--Health Concerns Following a Hurricane or Flood

A natural disaster can be one of the most devastating events in a person’s lifetime. Families can be uprooted and entire neighborhoods can be destroyed in the blink of an eye. If you ever have to endure such a crisis, it is important to know what resources can help you in the wake of a disaster.

While many people are concerned with preparing for a crisis, the aftermath can be overlooked. Coping with the effects of a disaster are as important as preparing for the crisis itself.

President Trump Says Vote on GOP Health Care Plan to Come After 2020 Election

On Monday, April 1, 2019, President Donald Trump stated in a series of tweets that a vote on a Republican Party (GOP) replacement health care plan for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) won’t take place until after the 2020 elections.

Future Healthy: Could telehealth slash your health care costs?

In the era of two-hour Amazon Prime and instant movies on Netflix, we've grown to expect a certain level of convenience. These services are affordable and make our lives easier. Is it reasonable to expect the same from our health care? Telehealth says yes. If you aren't reaping the benefits of the latest in health care technology, you probably will be soon.

Bomb Threats, Suspicious Items and How To Respond

Each year, thousands of businesses, schools and other establishments are mailed suspicious items (e.g., unmarked packages) or are the target of bomb threats. These threats can be made via phone calls, letters, social media channels, emails or other similar means.

Bomb threats and suspicious items are often used to cause alarm, panic, disruption or, in extreme cases, direct harm. However these threats are made, organizations of all kinds need to take them seriously and know how to respond appropriately.

Can you use an HSA for a domestic partner?

Non-traditional family finances aren't easy to navigate and health care is no exception. Let's face it — when health savings accounts (HSAs) launched back in 2004 — inclusivity wasn't top of mind for legislators.

As a result, many families have questions about HSAs and the best ways to use their pre-tax money for medical expenses. To get a better understanding, we took a look at how the IRS interprets the law.

Does your auto insurance cover your rental car anywhere in the U.S.? How about in foreign countries?

When Larry Lipparelli rented a car in Dublin recently, he took his online travel agency’s word that the price included all required taxes and fees.

And it did — except for one.