Tag: healthcare costs

Plan for Health Care Costs in Retirement

The mantra for most people is financing a good retirement. With 401 (k)s and Roth IRAs, saving for those retirement excursions or financing a hobby is at the forefront of most individuals. But what about health care costs? Those usually increase with age. How do these expenses factor into your retirement fund? In a worst-case…


New Parents Slapped With Surprise Bills for Treating Newborns

After Christine Malik gave birth to her first daughter three years ago, a clinician affiliated with a company called Pediatrix entered the hospital room and fitted the infant with sensors and wires for a hearing test. The child failed the screening required by law for all newborns, the tester said, requiring a follow-up exam. “We…