The medical tourism market has grown significantly, with patients worldwide choosing to travel outside of their country for medical care, both necessary and elective. In the US, the government estimates that more than 150,000 Americans each year travel abroad seeking healthcare. One emerging segment within this sector is older patients who elect to get their care overseas. This trend toward medical...

We all wish for those extra years, but what’s the point if we’re not taking care of ourselves? Without a solid healthcare plan, living longer might turn into a burden. As you age, heathcare costs can eat up a big chunk of your spending, and that’s not the retirement dream anyone has in mind. One study showed...

A just-released research report from Fiverr finds more than 40 percent of freelancers see health insurance as the most pressing issue they’re facing leading up to the 2018 midterm elections. 41 percent say freelancer healthcare benefits are a key reason why they maintain a full-time job. The online freelance platform interviewed more than 1,200 freelancers for “The Freelance...

Your experience as a startup founder or executive often comes down to how well you plan and the strategic decisions you make in an unpredictable world. If you’ve participated in a fantasy football league – you may have noticed how similar it can be at times to running a business. You’re always analyzing statistics, trying to predict...

Private equity was noticeably left out of retirement savings portfolios for many years. A 2020 Department of Labor ruling changed that when it clarified that private equity was an acceptable form of investment in retirement savings plans. Due to the high reward potential of private equity and venture capital investments, the popularity of these types of investments has grown...

Retirees are common targets of cyber scams, attacks, and thefts. In 2023, Americans over 60 reported the highest number of cyber crimes, with over 100,000 complaints filed by people in that age group. We know that retirees are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. For that reason, as a retired person, you must take steps to protect your online...

Offshoring work has been popular for quite some time now and has been a popular topic among entrepreneurs. But there’s no time better than today to do this. The global economy post-pandemic has seen a rise in work-from-home, and advances in technology that let remote workers communicate and share information securely and efficiently from anywhere in...

Many Americans have used the reverse mortgage as a way to make retirement living more affordable. With the cost of healthcare and other living expenses dramatically rising in recent years, it’s no wonder that thousands of people choose this option. In 2022, a national survey of homeowners who had reached retirement age found that many had trouble covering...

I don’t usually talk about my parents in my writing, but in this case, it helps to bring up their story as a couple. Both my Mom and Dad were hardworking, but my mother had the job that paid more in our family. She worked at Pacific Bell for 30 years, while my Dad worked...

When it comes to retirement planning, much of the focus usually rests on the actions you have to take to prepare a nest egg for your golden years. But what if your retirement savings run out before you do? This is where the concept of longevity risk comes into play. Longevity risk is a growing...