
Health Care Costs for Retirees
How much should retirees expect to spend on health care throughout the rest of their lives? Estimates vary, ranging from about $250,000 a couple to $500,000, depending on longevity, health status and location. Some are even higher after including nursing home costs, but those costs will depend in part on a couple’s long-term care insurance — whether either or both members have it and exactly what their policies cover. READ MORE >>