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HSA as Stealth IRA

Triple tax-free vehicle — the best account in the code.

Overview

With an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan, contribute $4,150 (individual) or $8,300 (family) per year, invest aggressively in index funds (most HSA custodians allow this). Contributions deductible, growth tax-free, withdrawals tax-free for medical. Save medical receipts forever — reimburse yourself decades later, tax-free. Triple tax advantage found nowhere else.

Best fit
HDHP-eligible individualsLong-horizon investorsAnyone under 65
Estimated impact
$500k+ tax-free medical fund by retirement

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