http://www.paidtwice.com/2007/11/02/hsa-as-a-retirement-account/#comment-5184 Peachy Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:42:32 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2007/11/02/hsa-as-a-retirement-account/#comment-5184 I agree with the last two posters. Everyone has heard by now that the general population is not saving enough for retirement, so when someone hears the word 'save for retirement' they are automatically interested. If they aren't saving already, they probably think that this HSA is the way to go 1) because it's through work and 2) they don't have to do anything except sign up, and 3) the representative HAS to know what they're talking about. I would stick with the flexible spending, and perhaps eventually you can participate in this HSA, but by the time you're ready to invest in the HSA, you'll know more about other savings vehicles which will actually earn you money, and you'll be surprised that you gave it a second thought. That's my wish for you, anyway. :) I agree with the last two posters. Everyone has heard by now that the general population is not saving enough for retirement, so when someone hears the word ’save for retirement’ they are automatically interested. If they aren’t saving already, they probably think that this HSA is the way to go 1) because it’s through work and 2) they don’t have to do anything except sign up, and 3) the representative HAS to know what they’re talking about. I would stick with the flexible spending, and perhaps eventually you can participate in this HSA, but by the time you’re ready to invest in the HSA, you’ll know more about other savings vehicles which will actually earn you money, and you’ll be surprised that you gave it a second thought. That’s my wish for you, anyway.

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