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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

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In October 2003, I left a career as a department store buyer with a nice paycheck, paid vacation days, 401k match, profit sharing, and health benefits, to pursue a life of self employment with my husband where all of those things are up to us. We did take advantage of one benefit of a high deductible health plan: a Health Savings Account.

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The Best Investments For the Over 40s to Start Now

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One of the best ways to invest for your retirement is taking advantage of the tax incentives of retirement accounts. For USA Investors An employer-matched 401k allows you to contribute up to $22,000 if you’re over 50; whatever amounts your employer adds to this is basically free money. I would love to hear what they are.

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