Welcome to Regulatory Roundup, your go-to series for staying informed on the latest legislative and regulatory updates impacting employee benefits.In this episode, we’re exploring recent changes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). These updates bring meaningful improvements for participants and open up new opportunities for employers to enhance their benefits strategy. 00:00 Regulatory Roundup: Fidelity Health and HSA 00:23 How have recent legislative changes impacted he ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 increased by $263 million, or 39%, compared to Q3 2024, which includes a net $60 million unfavorable impact from fuel prices and spreads and a $27 million favorable impact from foreign exchange rates[13] - Q3 2025 GAAP net income was $230 per diluted share, a decrease of 87% compared to the prior year, while adjusted net income was $459 per diluted share, an increase of 55%[13] - Mobility segment revenue for Q3 2025 increased 10% compared to the same period a year ago, including a 14% drag due to lower fuel prices and foreign exchange rates[19] - Benefits revenue in Q3 2025 was $1981 million, an increase of 92% over the prior year, driven by continued strong revenue growth in HSA accounts[23] - Corporate Payments segment revenue for Q3 2025 increased 47% to $1328 million, driven primarily by increased yields on purchase volume and a 108% increase in total volume[31] Segment Breakdown - Mobility segment revenue was $3608 million, representing 522% of total revenue, with a year-over-year change of 10%[14] - Benefits segment revenue was $1981 million, accounting for 286% of total revenue, with a year-over-year increase of 92%[14] - Corporate Payments segment revenue was $1328 million, making up 192% of total revenue, with a year-over-year growth of 47%[14] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - The company ended Q3 2025 with $1082 million of available liquidity[39] - The company's leverage ratio as of September 30, 2025, was 325 times[39] - Q3 2025 non-GAAP adjusted free cash flow was $166 million, and over the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2025, the company generated $546 million[46] Financial Guidance - The company's net revenue guidance for full year 2025 is between $2634 billion and $2654 billion[51] - The company's adjusted net income per diluted share guidance for full year 2025 is between $1576 and $1596[51]

Core Insights - The FINRA Foundation's National Financial Capability Study indicates that 48% of respondents had no investments in 2024, highlighting a significant barrier to wealth growth across income levels [1] Investment Strategies for $60,000 Earners - Money expert Ramit Sethi suggests that individuals earning $60,000 should not let limited extra cash deter them from investing [2] - Sethi emphasizes the importance of starting to invest at least 5% of after-tax income to benefit from compound interest, with the option to begin at a lower rate if necessary [4] - Increasing the investment rate by just 1% annually can lead to substantial wealth accumulation over time [5] Tax-Advantaged Accounts - Prioritizing tax-advantaged accounts is recommended to defer or avoid taxes on investment growth [6] - For those with 401(k) accounts, contributing enough to receive the maximum employer match is crucial; an example shows that saving 3% of a $60,000 income for 30 years at a 7% return could yield over $351,000 with a match [7] - Alternatives like traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs are available for those without a 401(k), each with distinct tax implications [8] - Health savings accounts offer a unique triple tax advantage, allowing tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses [9]

Retirement Planning Considerations - Unexpected medical emergencies can disrupt retirement plans, especially without sufficient savings [1] - Healthcare costs should be factored into retirement planning [1] - Maximizing tax efficiency with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is important [1] - Considering a Medigap policy may be beneficial [1] - De-risking some investments when entering retirement might be a suitable strategy [1] Resources and Information - Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, and portfolio management resources [1] - Yahoo Finance offers comprehensive market data and advanced tools [1] - The Decoding Retirement podcast is available on Yahoo Finance [1] - Yahoo Finance can be found on various social media platforms, including X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn [1]