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Intermediate to advanced personal finance strategies for people serious about the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement—not just dreaming about it.
Tune in on Tuesdays and Fridays for new BiggerPockets Money episodes with your hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench! Or visit BiggerPocketsMoney.com with additional resources.
Will 2026 Healthcare Costs Destroy Financial Independence for Millions?
BiggerPockets Money Podcast
53 minutes
3 days ago
Will 2026 Healthcare Costs Destroy Financial Independence for Millions?
Will 2026 healthcare costs destroy your FIRE plan? Enhanced ACA tax credits expire in 2026—meaning health insurance premiums could DOUBLE or TRIPLE overnight. This healthcare subsidy cliff threatens millions who depend on affordable marketplace coverage.
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench interview Matt McGough from KFF to break down the 2026 healthcare crisis and what you can do NOW to protect your early retirement.
This Episode Covers:
Who gets hit hardest by 2026 healthcare premium increases
Exact cost projections for early retirement health insurance in 2026
Actionable strategies to prepare NOW for rising healthcare costs
Which FIRE strategies still work after ACA subsidy changes
Affordable health insurance alternatives for early retirees
History of ACA subsidies and why they're expiring
Steps to protect your financial independence from the healthcare affordability crisis
And SO much more!
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BiggerPockets Money Podcast
Intermediate to advanced personal finance strategies for people serious about the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement—not just dreaming about it.
Tune in on Tuesdays and Fridays for new BiggerPockets Money episodes with your hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench! Or visit BiggerPocketsMoney.com with additional resources.
