{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gen X\u2019s Retirement Shock: The Truth About Healthcare Costs","description":"Generation X is often called the \u201cforgotten middle child\u201d between Boomers and Millennials, but with 65 million Gen Xers moving into their 50s and early 60s, they\u2019re 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: Why Gen X is more worried about healthcare than retirement savings How rising costs are squeezing families still raising kids & saving for retirement What Medicare will and won\u2019t cover Smart planning tools: HSAs, catch-up contributions & employer health benefits Why fee-only fiduciary advisors can help Gen Xers plan ahead and avoid surprises If you\u2019re Gen X (or love someone who is), this is a must-listen to help prepare for a healthier, more financially secure retirement.  Links: This is Generation X\u2019s biggest retirement worry \u2014 and it\u2019s not money (MarketWatch) Gen X Is Headed for Retirement Crisis: 5 Ways To Avoid Being Part of the Trend (GoBankingRates) Three Things You Should Do \u2013 And Not Do \u2013 To Prepare For Your Retirement (Wealthramp) Health Savings Account (Terry Savage) Want to Retire at 67? See if You Can Answer These Five Questions (Kiplinger) ","author_name":"Friends Talk Money Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/friendstalkmoney.org\/","html":"