Healthcare Expenses in Retirement (Part 2)

Staying silent allows concerns to intensify into fear

According to the most recent Nationwide Retirement Institute survey, six in ten affluent, older adults fear that medical expenses will hinder their retirement plans, yet over half (52%) of respondents who already had a financial advisor have failed to discuss their medical expenses or corresponding concerns with that advisor.

At the same time nearly half (46%) of well-off adults believe it is important to discuss these concerns with a professional financial advisor. So why aren’t you talking with your financial advisor today?

According to Adrian Young, Executive Vice President at Ambassador Advisors, “There’s nothing to be gained by staying silent about your medical expenses.  A candid discussion with your financial consultant about your healthcare costs and concerns allows them to better advise you on your current and future financial needs.”

Although some people may view medical costs as a private matter, limiting the information you are willing to communicate with your advisor gives them an incomplete picture of your finances.  Straightforward discussions about healthcare expenses provide your financial advisor with a more comprehensive picture of the demands that may be placed on your finances in the future.  Investment and insurance decisions may be greatly influenced by this important information.  In addition, your consultant will have the opportunity to guide you toward a better understanding of Medicare and the supplemental insurance options available.

Do you have questions about how your current and future healthcare costs will affect your retirement plans?  Staying silent will allow your concerns to intensify into worry and fear.  Help put your mind at ease by calling Ambassador Advisors today.  Together we can discuss the status of your current health coverage, as well as the impact of medical expenses on your retirement finances.

Source: https://www.nationwide.com/personal/about-us/newsroom/press-release?title=062618-nf-healthcare-survey

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