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What Is the 4 Gift Rule for Christmas? A Financial Safety Net What the 4-gift rule for Christmas provides is a simple guide that helps keep spending focused, especially during last-minute shopping. The rule encourages giving four types of gifts: something wanted, something needed, something to wear, and something to…
You can use money from a health savings account (HSA) to pay for COBRA health insurance, allowing you to cover premiums with tax-free withdrawals. COBRA premiums qualify as medical expenses under HSA rules, which can make an HSA useful for maintaining coverage after leaving a job. Before using these funds,…
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