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Health Savings Account Card - accidentally used?

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

JV asked: I accidentally used my HSA card ($7.50) to purchase something that is not a qualified expense. Will the bank come after me for that small amount?Josiah Demere

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Health Savings Account question?

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Lindsay H asked: i have an HSA spending account through my employer..but here is my question, my boyfriend (who is not listed under my health insurance)- is in need of a dental implant. (cost about 1500) well i have the funds to cover it from my HSA. they gave me checks in my name- now [...]

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What’s the bes way for a senior citizen to invest?

Friday, July 16th, 2010

amber s asked: My mom has $100 to $200 a month that she wants to invest. Her first desire was to buy life insurance, but she is uninsurable due to bad health (really bad). She only gets social security. I know she can’t contribute to IRA because she has to be working, [...]

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How much money should you have left over each month after paying bills?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

AshaLynn asked: I asked this question once but I don’t think it came out clearly. I am looking at apartments, after taxes I make around $1600 a month. After I pay my rent, utilities, get grocerys, gas for my car, my car insurance, my student loan payment, internet access and pay my part [...]

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Can anyone here explain to me about health savings accounts and how they work?

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

iffley asked: I was reading about health insurance plans and how they work and I discovered something called a health savings account that insurance companies have. Do the health insurance contribute money to the plan or I can go to any bank an open an account with $100 in it?Casimira Amboree

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trying to figure out how good we are doing financially?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

puppiesnmarshmellows asked: This is going to be embarrasing, but i don’t know if we are doing ok or not. I don’t know what the norm is for money leftover after bills but according to a debt/income ratio i did today we are at 34% which is good, i guess.
My husband makes 1333 twice a month [...]

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Is this sound right for a budget for a newly coming out of college grad that is married?

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Tyler M asked: Info: Im a 22 yr old coming out of college married moving into a 2000sq ft home in Oklahoma with a salary of 60k and this is what i came up for a budget. So i was wondering if anyone could look at it and see where there will be problems and [...]

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US Bank Health Savings Account - Debit Card Activation Number?

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Michael asked: Does anyone know the number that is printed on the sticker on the front of the US Bank Health Savings Solutions Debit Card? I took mine off before calling it and activating the card, because I’m an idiot, and customer service is closed on the weekends.
Much thanks!Bobbie Rabun

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What do you do with money won in a settlement case?

Monday, April 12th, 2010

*??g?l ƒ?ø? ??? d???* asked: I don’t want to spend it since I work two jobs and make enough to spend on necessities and wants.
This was from a lawsuit won against a car insurance company and it’s way more than my weekly wages. My lawyer, court fees, etc have already gotten their money.
Do I have [...]

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Anyone got good finical advice?

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Dee asked: I’m 19 and just starting out in the world. (I plan to go to college eventually, but it’s not realistic for me right now.) Are there any books I could read to get myself prepared for handling my fiances? I’ve been good with saving money, but I know there are [...]

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