The Case for ‘Health Plus Wealth’ Is in the Numbers
The projected cost of health care for the average couple retiring today is up 30% from 10 years ago, according...
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Planning for Clients’ Health Care Expenses in Event of a Layoff
Mark Waterstraat, president of consumer solutions at Alegeus, offers simple steps to coach clients through managing their health care finances after a layoff. For example, did you know...
HSA Ownership Boosts Confidence About Retirement Expenses
Those who have a health savings account are more certain about how they will cover future health care costs.
Majority of Americans Think They Are on Track for a Secure Retirement
However, they are worried about health care costs.
Employees Report Blows to Retirement Savings and Financial Wellness Due to Health Costs
In addition to decreasing savings to retirement plans, one-third of employees say they have used up all or most of their savings or have increased their credit card...
Health Care Unknowns Have Always Vexed Retirement Planners
A new “Cost of Long-Term Care” analysis published by Moll Law Group underscores the fundamental difficulty of planning for the health care unknowns faced by all retirement savers.
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A Secure Retirement for Only 50%
8 out of 10 households could be fine—if costs could be reduced
Will the More Evenly Divided Senate Tackle HSAs This Year?
“Although budget pressures have put limits on some reforms and the Senate outlook this year is dim, the proposed changes indicate the direction that many Republicans and more...
Health Care Expenses Are Americans’ Biggest Retirement Fear
Paying off debt is their second greatest fear, Franklin Templeton found in a survey.
A Couple Retiring This Year Will Need $280K for Health Care
This is up 2% from last year—and 75% from 2002, when Fidelity began estimating health care costs in retirement.
Determining Health Cost Needs in Retirement Is Complex
Although some retirees face catastrophic health care cost in retirement, EBRI found that most don't.
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HSAs in Retirement Planning
Why you should consider learning more about these supplemental accounts
Health Care Costs Negatively Affecting Workers’ Financial Picture
Of the 48% who say their health care costs have increased, more than one-quarter have decreased their retirement plan contributions.
White Paper Shows How Managing Health Could Increase Retirement Income
The paper shows employees who adhere to treatment plans and adopt simple healthier lifestyle behaviors can save on out-of-pocket health care costs and invest that savings to have...
Few Employees Using HSAs as Retirement Savings Vehicles
But, employees younger than 25 and older than 65 are more likely to say they try to save/invest their HSA funds, a survey finds.
Few Americans Preparing for Long-Term Health Care Savings
Only 41% of consumers surveyed understand what long-term health care expenses will be in retirement, and only one-third are confident they are saving at an appropriate rate to...