Gen X's Retirement Shock: The Truth About Healthcare Costs
About this episode
This episode discusses the financial challenges Generation X faces regarding skyrocketing healthcare costs as they approach retirement.
Generation X is often called the "forgotten middle child" between Boomers and Millennials, but with 65 million Gen Xers moving into their 50s and early 60s, they're facing a massive financial challenge: skyrocketing healthcare costs. In this episode of Friends Talk Money , Pam Krueger, Terry Savage, and Richard Eisenberg unpack why healthcare, not retirement savings, is now the #1 financial concern for Gen X. From high insurance premiums and long-term care to hidden out-of-pocket costs, we break down: Why Gen X is more worried about healthcare than retirement savings How rising costs are squeezing families still raising kids & saving for retirement What Medicare will and won't cover Smart planning tools: HSAs, catch-up contributions & employer health benefits Why fee-only fiduciary advisors can help Gen Xers plan ahead and avoid surprises If you're Gen X (or love someone who is), this is a must-listen to help prepare for a healthier, more financially secure retirement. Links: This is Generation X's biggest retirement worry — and it's not money (MarketWatch) Gen X Is Headed for Retirement Crisis: 5 Ways To Avoid Being Part of the Trend (GoBankingRates) Three Things You Should Do –…
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