USAToday: Health care costs worry workers nearing retirement

[web_diva]

Health care costs worry workers nearing retirement

"Nobody gives workers a clue" about the rising cost of health care, Hebeler says. "It's incredible how many have no idea what's coming at them."

 

[Midpack]

I wish I could say the article is surprising, but it's not at all. Sadly many Americans are clueless about managing money altogether.

I watched a story about a 65+ married guy who was looking for work as a truck driver. He had retired from a factory job after 30-some years and his money had run out after two years. Of course he had Soc Sec and Medicare. I watched and they finally revealed his liquid net worth at retirement, $66,000...

 

[obgyn65]

This is not surprising to me. Another argument for some form of universal healthcare, but I know many here are against this so I will keep silent instead

Health care costs worry workers nearing retirement

"Nobody gives workers a clue" about the rising cost of health care, Hebeler says. "It's incredible how many have no idea what's coming at them."