Wealth Management Strategies, Inc.

Can you put a dollar figure on being healthy?

One study that compared active and inactive adults found that healthcare costs are 9% to nearly 27% lower for those who stay "on the move," according to a landmark study by BMJ Journals.

When socking away money for retirement, savvy savers are not only accumulating money but also thinking about what they won't have to spend.

There's a crossover moment every long-term investor experiences, and it can change how you think about money forever.

It's the point at which your total investment earnings exceed your total contributions, meaning your portfolio is now doing more work than you ever did.

As this chart shows, it doesn't happen overnight. In year 5, earnings are barely visible. But by year 25, earnings have pulled ahead.

The most powerful financial decision you can make isn't picking the right investment. It's staying committed to your strategy long enough to reach that crossover.

Extended care is one of the biggest wild cards in retirement.
Costs vary by location, care type, and health needs but they’ve all been rising faster than many realize.
These five insights can help you understand what drives costs and why they often catch retirees by surprise.

Sources:
CareScout, Cost of Care Report, July–December 2024
AALTCI, Long-Term Care Insurance Statistics & Data 2025
EBRI/Greenwald, 2025 Retirement Confidence Survey, April 2025