Retirement Health Care Costs Just Jumped Again (2025 Update)

Get your customized planning started today by connecting with Dennis 👉 https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/contact_us/Fidelity just released their 2025 Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, and the number is staggering: $172,500 for a 65-year-old retiring today. The bigger problem? One in five Americans haven’t even thought about health care costs in retirement. Dennis breaks down what this means, why it matters, and how to prepare before medical costs derail your plan. Health care is one of retirement’s biggest wildcards, but with the right strategy, you can make it just another budget item, not a financial shock.Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:🩺 Medicare Gaps: why coverage doesn’t mean complete protection🚫 Common Blind Spot: 1 in 5 Americans haven’t planned for health care🧓 Gen X Reality Check: younger retirees may face even higher costs💰 HSA Advantage: triple tax-free growth for medical expenses🗓️ Start Early: the earlier you plan, the more flexibility you gainOur website:  https://www.401k.faithPhone: (513) 898-1897Contact our team: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/contact_us/Book an Introductory Meeting: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/contact_us/Check out our no-cost financial flipbooks here: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/learning_center/flipbooks/Join one of our upcoming events: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/events.htmCheck out our online calculators: https://www.faith401kmgmt.com/learning_center/calculators/Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuK6WuipFhXBxujjM6nl7gFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063561056644LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-horr-2ba3714/X: https://x.com/dennishorr