Health + Wealth

Health + Wealth

HOW HEALTH IMPACTS FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

$424,635 is the average amount a healthy 65-year old couple retiring today can expect to pay for healthcare.1  With costs continuing to rise, it can put retirement further from reach for many Americans. Cardiovascular disease, which will affect nearly 50% of all adults in America at some point in their lives,2 is the largest contributor to healthcare costs. With the right planning 80% of these conditions are preventable.

“We’re making significant strides — doubling some of our 2018 commitments, in fact — in proprietary thought leadership content, speakers, and tools. All designed for the benefit of our financial professional community, their clients, and our customers.” - Transamerica

The 2018 successes of Transmerica are fueling our 2019 vision of leading the charge to show how financial and physical wellness are undeniably linked. As lengthier lifespans increase the need for holistic retirement planning, it’s important to understand the monumental role healthcare costs will play in the future. A healthy, 65-year-old couple today can expect to face over $363,000 in healthcare costs during retirement.1

Research shows that the majority of clients welcome a discussion around their health, with 81% saying it would be very valuable for a financial professional to consider their health and potential healthcare expenses while building their financial strategy.

Transamerica believes that they and their clients are stronger together as they continue to make the Wealth + Health connection, help people create the lives they and their families deserve, and show them how protecting their health can pay dividends for their future.