Straight Health Insurance Talk

What Is Major Medical Insurance—Why Is It Important?

When you retire early, you might expect to buy something similar to the health insurance you had through work. But choosing the same insurance company—or even a similar d

The Hidden Cost of Prescriptions in Early Retirement

A prescription that costs you $10 a month through your employer’s health insurance could become a much bigger consideration when you retire. The price you pay at the phar

Can I Keep My Doctors If I Retire Before 65?

Can you keep your doctors when you retire early? It’s one of the biggest concerns when leaving employer health insurance—and a question to explore before choosing your ne

Retiring Early? Don’t Choose Health Insurance Just for the HSA

An HSA can be a great savings tool. But should it drive your health insurance decision when you retire early? In this episode, we explain how Health Savings Accounts wor

Retiring Before 65? Your Health Insurance Timeline Explained

Retiring before 65? Knowing when to start planning your health insurance is just as important as choosing your coverage. In this episode, we walk through the timeline fo

How to Recreate Your Work Health Insurance When You Retire

When you leave your job and retire early, replacing your employer health insurance doesn’t always mean finding one plan that does everything. In this episode, we break d

Is Your Employer's Health Insurance Plan Right For You?

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Should You Take COBRA When You Retire Early?

COBRA is often one of the first health insurance options early retirees consider, but is it actually the right choice? In this episode, we break down how COBRA works for

Health Insurance For Dummies: Explained

Health insurance can feel way more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, we strip away the jargon and explain the basic terms you need to actually understand

Why Health Insurance Is Different in Every State

Health insurance can look completely different depending on where you live. But why does your state have so much influence over the plans and options available to you? I

The 4 Biggest Health Insurance Tradeoffs Explained

0:00 Introduction 1:18 Higher Premium & Lower Deductible or Lower Premium & Higher Deductible? 10:26 Comprehensive Coverage or Catastrophic Coverage?17:45 Making More M

Health Insurance Success Stories

Not all health insurance success stories start with finding a cheaper premium. Sometimes they start with asking better questions. In this episode, we share real client s

Early Retirement Is The Focus!

Retiring before Medicare can be one of the biggest financial opportunities of your life, but health insurance is often the piece that gets overlooked. In this episode, w

Leaving Your Job? Here's How to Buy Health Insurance

Buying your own health insurance can feel overwhelming, especially if you've always had coverage through an employer. In this episode, we walk through the framework we us

Being Healthy Can Help You Retire Earlier

Retirement planning is about much more than reaching a financial number. Your health can have a major impact on when you retire, how much you'll spend, and which health i

Transitioning from Employer Health Insurance to Individual Coverage

Leaving employer health insurance is one of the biggest transitions many people face before Medicare, yet it is often one of the least understood. In this episode, we br

Mark Cuban's Healthcare Hot Topics

Mark Cuban has become one of the most outspoken voices in healthcare, challenging the way insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and healthcare systems operate.I

The Health Insurance Mistake Many Early Retirees Make

Most financial planners default to the ACA for one simple reason: it's the option they know best. But is it always the right answer for early retirees? In this episode,

Medicare: Everything You Need To Know

Turning 65 and feeling overwhelmed by Medicare? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down the basics of Medicare, explain the differences between Medicare Supple

Private vs ACA Health Insurance

Most people think the ACA is the only way to buy health insurance on your own. That is simply not true. In this episode, we break down what “private” health insurance ac