Health

Is an Adult Day Center Right for Your Loved One?

These facilities provide care and companionship for those with dementia or other health conditions.

Marketplace Insurance Income Timing

Not sure which sub to post this on. A little financial planning, a little healthcare but retirees probably are most familiar with this situation. Retired couple 61/60. Cobra about to run out. Looking ...

Medicare 2027 Projections: Here's How Much Your Monthly Premiums Are Estimated to Rise

In 2027, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Fortunately, Part B costs are expected to rise less than 5%.

How do you all plan for long-term care?

So as I plan for retirement I've been watching a lot of YT videos about it. And they seem to be split into 2 opposing camps. First: Retire now, time is the only irreplaceable resource, most retirees d...

States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by Medical Care

Zero tax on retirement income sounds great, until you can't find a doctor. Here's how five "tax havens" compare on healthcare, property taxes, and living costs.

The Sunday Best (07/26/2026)

OpenAI said today it is making ChatGPT Health, a feature that helps users with health-related queries, available to all U.S.-based ... Read more

After 40 plus years, today’s the day!

I graduated from nursing school in 1974 and have worked ever since. Monday will feel weird, but I’m pretty sure I’ll get over it . Healthcare is a tough field, and it got to the point where I really d...

So close, but sooo tired. Marking Xs on the calendar

I'm currently a health care slave, working for insurance until 65. Private insurance/COBRA not a realistic option unless no other option. I'm just entirely sick of getting up and going to work. I went...

The FIRE Guide to America’s Healthcare System (2026)

Originally published on Millennial Revolution. The Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at ... Read more

Retiree health costs spike 7.5% in latest estimate from Fidelity

People retiring this year can expect medical expenses to take a significantly bigger bite of their savings, according to a new report from Fidelity Investments.

Retirement Planning Can't Just Be About Numbers: These Risks Demand a Broader and Stronger Strategy

Does your retirement plan account for increasing healthcare costs and longevity? It's time to stop focusing on market returns and take a more complete approach.

Make Your Dream Retirement Abroad a Reality

Adventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.

This Is Where A Year Of Healthcare Costs Less Than A Month In The U.S.

This American moved to Spain and now saves thousands in health care, enjoys a lower cost of living, made new friends, bought property, and lives a fulfilling life abroad

An Expert Guide to Your Financial Priorities Decade-by-Decade: What to Focus on in Your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

This practical guide can help you manage money as you age, from emergency funds and retirement savings to healthcare, taxes and long-term planning.

Long-Term Care Insurance Alternatives: How to Craft a Flexible Plan to Help Cover Future Health Needs

Rising premiums, fewer options and limited benefits can make a long-term care policy hard to find and hard to afford. There are alternatives to cover the costs.

The FIRE Guide to America’s Health Care System (2026)

The most common question I get when being interviewed about FIRE is “What about health care?” It’s a big, scary question. Health care costs in America, if not managed properly, can easily run into ten...

10 Statements You Need To Stop Saying To Others And To Yourself

What we think about and say to others and to ourselves about aging can affect the health and longevity of our lives. Mindset about aging matters.

How The Rich Justify Buying $9+ Million Homes They Barely Use

I toured a $9 million house in Honolulu to better understand the luxury housing market. I love real estate, and visiting nice homes for sale is one of my favorite hobbies. My parents are 81 and 78 and...

What HCPs across the country are saying about policy and research and why your voice matters

Health care professionals are constantly navigating changes in policy, clinical evidence and practice expectations all while delivering patient care. Over ... Read more

Your Annual Physical as a Financial Strategy: How Preventive Health Spending Impacts Lifetime Wealth

Preventive health spending is a type of risk management that can lower future costs while protecting your health and your money. Here's how it works.

Social Security mistake I almost claimed early for health costs.

I retired last spring at 62. My wife had already stepped back from her job the year before. We had saved, we had a plan, but the number that kept me awake was $1,280. That was the monthly quote for a ...

What the Rest of Us Can Learn From Microsoft's Early Retirement Offer

Everyone — not just corporate executives — should map out their finances, tax strategy and healthcare needs to be ready for retirement on their own terms.

ACA subsidy cliff state research

I ran the KFF calculator for a couple at $84,599 vs $84,601 across nine states. The two-dollar difference ....yikes. I wanted to know what it actually costs a pre-retiree couple to land on the wrong s...

The Medicaid Cuts Are Already Hurting Healthcare Jobs

Healthcare has been the one part of the U.S. economy that didn’t flinch. While manufacturing and tech cycled through layoffs, ... Read more

How do I decide whether or not to work?

After working for 27 years for the same organization, I found out in late April that my job was being eliminated as of July 1st (a story for another post) I am 64, divorced with two grown children. My...

Is There Any Specific Way To Feel About Retirement?

I’m 67 and will retire next Tuesday after 27 years with the federal government, yet, I don’t feel anything about it. I’m neither happy or sad, not excited or anxiety ridden, I should feel something, a...

Pension plus Part Time Income. Extra money into brokerage or IRA?

I retired from full time work with a pension that pays most of my expenses, including healthcare. I also have some part time work. If I have extra money at the end of the year from this work, should I...

Wealth Wise: Bridging the Healthcare Age Gap for Military Couples with TRICARE and Medicare

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, our reader turns 65 a year before their spouse. Here is how to seamlessly bridge the age gap using veteran benefits.

How many of you lead the pickleball or other active lifestyle?” Tell us more.

My wife (68) and I (71m) live a lifestyle that centers on tennis and fitness. Many of our friends walk, bike, swim, hike, and yoga. At times, we are slowed down due to arthritis, heart disease, lung d...

Do You Know How Working in Retirement Affects Benefits and Taxes? Take Our Quick Quiz

How much do you know about the impact on Social Security, taxes and healthcare when you work past retirement age or decide to "unretire"?

50% of Retirees Will Need Long-Term Care at 85: How Will Your Retirement Plan Today Address That?

Do you know how you'll afford to age in place, help kids and grandkids now and after you pass and avoid making compromises on your healthcare?

How Much Will Healthcare Cost You in Retirement?

Healthcare may be one of the largest expenses you’ll face in retirement. According to Fidelity, a 65-year-old retiring today may spend an average of $172,500 on healthcare costs throughout retirement,...

We just set countdown timers: 59 for her, 60.8 for me. What picked your date?

My wife and I have been circling this for a couple of years (okay, 5!) and we finally started running countdown timers in our phones: she plans to stop at 59, and me at *ahem* exactly 60.8 (at this po...

Social Security, Healthcare and Tax: The Potential Complications of Working Past Retirement Age

A growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?

Trying to decide what's next. Seemed to over-prepare. Minimalist.

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. I'm 59½ years old. I've worked and saved for decades and am fortunate to be in a very strong financial position. My total portfolio is about $2.6 million, ...

Lost Your Spark? 6Ways to Break Out of a Retirement Funk

It's common for retirees to struggle with mental health and the "blahs." Here are six ways you can break free, according to the experts.

Anticipation-Does anyone else run their numbers constantly

My spouse retired earlier this year primarily due to health concerns. He’s taking his SS early at 64 and will be eligible for a small pension at the end of this year. I’m still working a job that does...

Why Longevity Is Creating A Complexity Economy

How longer lives are reshaping retirement planning, wealth management, healthcare, and banking by creating a new Complexity Economy.

5 ways advisors can get more out of HSAs

Advisors suggest multiple ways that clients can maximize the triple tax advantages of health savings accounts (HSAs) while avoiding penalties.