How Your Raise Is Finally Outpacing Healthcare Costs

For years, healthcare costs have been the silent thief of wage gains. But new data from May 2026 shows that average hourly earnings are rising at 4.2% annually, while health insurance premiums are growing at just 2.8%. Lucas and Luna dig into why this is happening, from the shift to high-deductible plans to the impact of GLP-1 drugs lowering long-term costs. They also explore what it means for your paycheck and whether this trend can last. Plus, a brief look at how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #HealthcareCosts #WageGrowth #Inflation #Economics #PersonalFinance #AverageHourlyEarnings #HealthInsurance #GLP1 #RealWages #PurchasingPower #CostOfLiving #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WagesAndPrices #LucasAndLuna #May2026 #LaborMarket #HealthcareReform Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo