Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
📈 Healthcare Inflation: Growing faster than the cost of living
🏥 Medicare Myths: What Parts A & B really cover (and what they don’t)
🧾 Long-Term Care: The major expense not included in most estimates
💡 HSA Advantage: Using triple-tax-free savings for future care
Today’s Hack
Health care costs are rising faster than almost every other expense in retirement, and the latest numbers prove it. Phil breaks down Fidelity’s 2025 estimate showing that a 65-year-old couple retiring today can expect to spend around $172,500 on health care alone, not including long-term care. With Medicare premiums increasing and more retirees unprepared, Phil shares proactive strategies to stay in control of your retirement budget before medical expenses take a bigger bite than expected.
Go Inside the Episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:17 – Increase in Healthcare Costs Over Time
3:21 – Common Blind Spots (Long-Term Care & Medicare)
6:37 – Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
9:19 – Medicare Complexity and Misconceptions
12:15 – Strategies to Reduce Healthcare Burden
If you have any questions about what we discussed in this episode, reach out and we’ll be happy to set up a time to talk.
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