Retirement’s Hidden Threat: Healthcare Costs & Roth Strategies

Are you worried about running out of money in retirement, even if you’ve been saving diligently your whole life? On this episode of Navigating Retirement, Jeff Weberg and James Parker pull back the curtain on the biggest financial blind spot—and it’s one hardly anyone sees coming. Healthcare expenses. You’ll hear jaw-dropping stats, real stories from retirees, and discover why Medicare might not be the safety net you’re banking on. Spoiler: You’re probably not budgeting enough.But there’s hope! Jeff shares savvy strategies and misunderstood secrets for protecting your nest egg, from building a “healthcare cushion” to using Roth IRA conversions and HSAs to outsmart taxes. Want to know what mistakes almost everyone makes—and the clever moves that could save you tens of thousands of dollars? Grab your headphones, because this episode just might change how you plan for retirement forever.Each episode of Navigating Retirement dives into key retirement planning strategies with Drew Seyller. Discover practical tips and solutions for challenges like taxes, Social Security, healthcare planning, and navigating market ups and downs. No matter where you are on your retirement journey, Drew brings expert advice to help you make smart, confident decisions for a successful future.