Future Wealth and Health

 

Plan for Health Care as You Plan for Retirement

As you're growing your retirement savings and planning for the future, keep this in mind:

  • We're living longer.
  • We'll be facing more health challenges.
  • Health care, especially prescriptions, will continue to get more expensive.
  • Insurance may cover fewer expenses.

You may already be saving to pay for housing, utilities, insurance, travel and major purchases in retirement. But have you factored in your future health care costs?

You probably won't have health insurance through an employer. You'll be responsible for paying your health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

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$260,000

The average 65-year-old couple will need an estimated $260,000 to cover health care costs in retirement.1

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43%

43% of already-retired Boomers say they're spending more on health care than they had planned.2

 

How will you spend your health care dollars?3

Health care spending

Countdown to a Healthy Retirement

Your Mission: Be Ready

5. Stick to healthy habits. This can help you spend less on medical care, now and in the future.

4. Add tax-free funds to your Health Savings Account, if you have one.

3. Invest for the long term by diversifying your portfolio. Your plan may offer pre-made portfolios or target date funds that address this.

2. Use a tool to estimate your future health care costs.

1. Keep saving for retirement. By saving more now, you'll have more money available to cover your health care expenses later.

GoalAge 30Age 45Age 60
Target Savings Goal​10-15% each paycheck​15%-20% each paycheck20% each paycheck
Aim to Save1x annual salary3.5x annual salary7x annual salary

Act now for a smooth liftoff in retirement. Enroll in your plan or log in to increase your contribution.

 

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