EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 15 MIN
Will Health Insurance Ruin Your Early Retirement?
from Retire With Confidence · host Josh Duncan, CFP®
Health insurance is one of the biggest and most misunderstood expenses in early retirement.If you’re retiring before 65, you’re entering a gap where Medicare doesn’t apply yet. And without the right strategy, premiums can quietly erode your wealth year after year.In this video, we break down five strategic ways high-income families reduce health insurance costs while maintaining flexibility, control, and quality coverage. This isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about making smarter decisions across the ACA Marketplace, health sharing options, and income planning strategies.You’ll learn:How early retirees legally reduce ACA premiumsWhen health sharing may (and may not) make senseThe role of income planning in lowering insurance costsCommon mistakes affluent families make before age 65How to structure coverage without sacrificing careIf early retirement is part of your plan, this is one of the most important cost centers to get right.👉 Work with us at https://www.f5fp.com.About F5 Financial Planning:At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with what matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions or sell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financial future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most. Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.*****Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified professional.#FinancialFreedom #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #RetirementPlanning #F5Financial
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Health insurance is one of the biggest and most misunderstood expenses in early retirement.If you’re retiring before 65, you’re entering a gap where Medicare doesn’t apply yet. And without the right strategy, premiums can quietly erode your wealth year after year.In this video, we break down five strategic ways high-income families reduce health insurance costs while maintaining flexibility, control, and quality coverage. This isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about making smarter decisions across the ACA Marketplace, health sharing options, and income planning strategies.You’ll learn:How early retirees legally reduce ACA premiumsWhen health sharing may (and may not) make senseThe role of income planning in lowering insurance costsCommon mistakes affluent families make before age 65How to structure coverage without sacrificing careIf early retirement is part of your plan, this is one of the most important cost centers to get right.👉 Work with us at https://www.f5fp.com.About F5 Financial Planning:At F5 Financial Planning, we help individuals and families align their finances with what matters most so they can live lives of Freedom and Significance. We are a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm, meaning we don’t earn commissions or sell products — our only commitment is to our clients’ best interests. We provide comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and retirement planning for families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Our team serves clients nationwide through virtual meetings and from offices in Illinois, Georgia and Florida.At F5, our goal is simple: to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control over your financial future so you can focus on the people and passions that matter most. Visit https://www.f5fp.com to learn more about our services and planning process.*****Advisory services are offered through F5 Financial Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.Viewing these videos does not create an advisory relationship with F5 Financial. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. For guidance specific to your situation, please consult a qualified professional.#FinancialFreedom #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #RetirementPlanning #F5Financial
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