Healthcare

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Weekend Reading: The Complex Economics of Growing Old

What if our ride to the finish line isn’t smooth? Complex risks including extended longevity and health issues can create a large financial burden on retirees, and as such, recent research from De Nardi shows that Americans are now saving well into their 80s and beyond.

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Weekend Reading: What is a Retiree's Biggest Fear?

While you might expect the universal retirement fear to be running out of money, it goes beyond dollars to declining health; specifically, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

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Weekend Reading: The Highest Medical Costs to Expect in Retirement

When it comes to healthcare expenses in retirement, there are those you can somewhat-accurately factor into your budget (such as insurance premiums), and those that are unexpected (such as a medical emergencies or illness).

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Weekend Reading: 14 Things That Are "Free" with Medicare

As you find yourself in the midst of Medicare’s open enrollment period, it’s an ideal time to evaluate where you can optimize your health care benefits.

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Weekend Reading: The Power of Health Savings Accounts for Retirement Planning

Do you have a Health Savings Account (HSA)? If so, it’s time to ensure you’re truly maximizing its benefits for retirement.

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Weekend Reading: What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare

Whether you’re a first-time enrollee, or simply want to ensure you’re maximizing Medicare coverage, it’s important to understand the benefits provided through each part.

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Weekend Reading: 3 Ways Early Retirees Can Minimize Their Health Insurance Costs

If you’re planning on retiring before you’re eligible for Medicare coverage (age 65), one major component you’ll need to account for is healthcare.

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Weekend Reading: Democratic Lawmakers Want to Expand Medicare. Here Are the Gaps in Coverage and Other Costs to Know

Here’s a shocker for many pre-retirees: Medicare isn’t free. Not only that, but it can often come along with unexpected costs.

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Weekend Reading: HSAs — Beyond the Triple Tax Advantage

Do you have a Health Savings Account (HSA)? If so, you’re probably aware from a high level how this savings vehicle works in the way of tax efficiency, but more saving opportunities await beneath the surface that you might want to consider.

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Weekend Reading: 6 Ways to Help Clients Avoid Medicare's IRMAA Surcharges in Retirement

Retirees are filing for bankruptcy more today than ever before, and surging medical care costs can be partially to blame.