2026 Health Insurance Hike Sparks Concern Among Early Retirees: 'We Cannot Afford This'

Proposed health insurance premium increases threaten to affect households nationwide and may derail some workers’ early retirement plans. Read More

Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees

One of my biggest worries about early retirement is health care. The cost of health care keeps increasing every year, and it is outpacing inflation by a wide margin. Sometimes I wonder if my ... Read More

Eyeing early retirement? 8 ways to keep your health insurance until Medicare kicks in

Retiring early has many perks. If you’re looking to cover the gap between early retirement and Medicaid, these 8 healthcare options can help. Read More

I’m 62 and ready to retire but I’ll lose my health coverage — and private premiums are costly. Can I just skip paying for it until Medicare kicks in?

I’m 62 and ready to retire but I’ll lose my health coverage — and private premiums are costly. Can I just skip paying for it until Medicare kicks in? Simon and his wife are in good health in their ... Read More

I’m 62 and want to retire but I want to avoid huge insurance premiums. Can I afford to just wait for Medicare?

Simon and his wife are in good health in their early 60s, but worry about what their health care may cost them in the next few years. They’re too young for Medicare, which kicks in around 65. But ... Read More

The Shocking Truth About Health Care Savings for Retirement—And What You Can Do Now

Key Takeaways Failing to plan for health care can ravage your retirement finances and even family relationships.A typical 65-year-old couple will need about $330,000 for health care in retirement, ... Read More

How retirees can manage rising healthcare costs

Health care costs for retirees just keep rising. A 65-year-old retiring in 2025 can expect to spend $172,500 on health care costs and medical expenses throughout retirement, according to a new survey ... Read More

Health Insurance Premiums Could Rise More Than 80% Next Year

The imminent expiration of COVID-era health care subsidies could see the insurance premium costs soar for millions of Americans. Read More

Retiree health care costs are climbing: What advisors need to know

Health care costs for retirees just keep rising. A 65-year-old retiring in 2025 can expect to spend $172,500 on health care costs and medical expenses throughout retirement, according to a new survey ... Read More

Common misconceptions about federal retirement benefits

With so many currently heading for the exit, it’s a good time for federal employees to improve their understanding of the retirement process. Read More