Generation X is often called the "forgotten middle child" between Boomers and Millennials, but with 65 million Gen Xers moving into their 50s and early 60s, they're facing a massive financial challenge: skyrocketing healthcare costs. In this episode of Friends Talk Money, Pam Krueger, Terry Savage, and Richard Eisenberg unpack why healthcare, not retirement savings, is now the #1 financial concern for Gen X. From high insurance premiums and long-term care to hidden out-of-pocket costs, we break down: <ul class= "p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Why Gen X is more worried about healthcare than retirement savings</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">How rising costs are squeezing families still raising kids & saving for retirement</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">What Medicare will and won't cover</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Smart planning tools: HSAs, catch-up contributions & employer health benefits</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Why fee-only fiduciary advisors can help Gen Xers plan ahead and avoid surprises</li> </ul> If you're Gen X (or love someone who is), this is a must-listen to help prepare for a healthier, more financially secure retirement.&nbsp; Links: <ul> <li><a class="c-link" href= "https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-generation-xs-biggest-retirement-worry-and-its-not-money-7861035a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-generation-xs-biggest-retirement-worry-and-its-not-money-7861035a" data-sk="tooltip_parent">This is Generation X's biggest retirement worry — and it's not money</a> (MarketWatch)</li> <li><a class="c-link" href= "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/gen-x-is-headed-for-retirement-crisis:-5-ways-to-avoid-being-part-of-the-trend" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/gen-x-is-headed-for-retirement-crisis:-5-ways-to-avoid-being-part-of-the-trend" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Gen X Is Headed for Retirement Crisis: 5 Ways To Avoid Being Part of the Trend</a> (GoBankingRates)</li> <li><a class="c-link" href= "http://wealthramp.com/three-things-you-should-do-and-not-do-to-prepare-for-your-retirement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "http://wealthramp.com/three-things-you-should-do-and-not-do-to-prepare-for-your-retirement/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Three Things You Should Do – And Not Do – To Prepare For Your Retirement</a> (Wealthramp)</li> <li><a class="c-link" href= "https://www.terrysavage.com/ask-terry/health-savings-account-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://www.terrysavage.com/ask-terry/health-savings-account-2/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Health Savings Account</a> (Terry Savage)</li> <li><a class="c-link" href= "https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/want-to-retire-at-67-see-if-you-can-answer-these-questions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/want-to-retire-at-67-see-if-you-can-answer-these-questions" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Want to Retire at 67? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions</a> (Kiplinger)</li> </ul>

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