Tag: Tax-Advantaged Accounts

  • Benefits 101: What Is an FSA?

    Benefits 101: What Is an FSA?

    An FSA is an employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged savings account. It allows you to set aside “pre-tax” money—meaning the money is taken out of your paycheck before taxes are calculated—to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent-care expenses.  The Bottom Line: Because you aren’t paying taxes on this money, you effectively lower your taxable income and increase your…