What's your plan for health care costs in retirement?

Vanguard’s financial advisors can help you prepare for your retirement health care expenses. Plan now so you can retire confidently in the Bettendorf, Iowa, area (or wherever you choose).

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Don’t struggle with health care costs alone. Let our financial advisors help you map out a plan.

  • Saving for the future

    Vanguard’s financial advisors can help you navigate the complexity of managing your health care costs in retirement. We’ll provide information on all your options and help you identify factors that could impact your choices.

  • Plan for a healthy future

    Retirement can throw a lot at you―including concerns about affording health care. Vanguard’s financial advisors can help you get clarity on your available options.

  • Your savings strategy for health care

    With so many health care options, choosing the right coverage can be overwhelming. Let Vanguard financial advisors help you create the strategy that’s best for you.

  • Enjoy a healthy retirement

    Health care expenses vary for each person. Our financial advisors can help you create a strategy that fits your lifestyle and individual needs.

Affording health care throughout retirement

Vanguard financial advisors can help you plan for the costs of health care in retirement. We'll start by assessing factors such as your income, expenses, location, current health care coverage, and more. If your expenses shift in the future, our advisors will help you identify potential impacts to your situation.
They'll provide personalized estimated health care costs, as well as education on strategies for Social Security and Medicare. This information can help you weigh the pros and cons of your options, including other coverage plans, to determine what's best for you. We also have resources, like our health care cost calculator and Medicare Match tool, to help you understand the whole picture.
Personal situations can change over time, so know that your choices aren't set in stone. We'll review your plan and adjust it when necessary. Ultimately, we'll make sure you have the information and support you need to make the best decision for your future health care expenses.

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How Vanguard Personal Advisor Services® can help

As a Vanguard Personal Advisor client, you’ll receive a retirement plan that includes a personalized health care cost estimate for your retirement years. The plan will take into account your health status, coverage choices, retirement location, income, and more. We’ll help you consider factors that could affect your costs (such as marital status) and offer supplemental education so you can develop or adjust your plan accordingly. Our goal is to help you make the most of all available resources so your hard-earned income isn’t eaten away by your health care expenses. And while we offer you tips on creating strategies, you won’t need to reveal your confidential medical information.
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