If you aren't planning for increased medical bills during your retirement, you may be in for a rude awakening. The average 65-year-old household will pay $67,260 in out-of-pocket medical expenses ...

The Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index reveals that a 65-year-old couple may need up to $388,000 for medical expenses in ...

The more living costs rise over time, the more it can erode your buying power. That's the bad news. The good news, though, is ...

The medical tourism market has grown significantly, with patients worldwide choosing to travel outside of their country for medical care, both necessary and elective. In the US, the government ...

Unexpected medical crises have derailed retirement plans for many older Americans, and many regret not preparing financially for the unexpected.

If you’re a retiree dealing with Medicare, you’ve just noticed that your increased (5.9%) Social Security benefit is being reduced substantially by rising costs for Medicare Part B and … ...

How much will retirees incur in out-of-pocket medical costs? The usual assumption is to plan on spending at least $100,000 or so throughout retirement ...

Rising health care and long-term care costs are reshaping retirement planning. Advisors need to know how the landscape is ...

An estimate puts the average cost of health and medical care over a 20-year retirement at about $157,000. That’s almost double the estimate in 2002.

Flexible spending accounts are offered by employers, and contributions are limited annually (in 2025, the limit is $3,300). Health savings accounts have higher limits but require you to have a ...

Many retirees face financial challenges due to inadequate savings, medical emergencies, or inflexible investments. Common ...