Ep 519: When Health Derails Wealth: How Women Can Safeguard Their Retirement

When retirement plans fall apart, we tend to assume it’s because someone overspent – maybe on travel, hobbies, or helping the kids a little too much. But, often, that’s not what does the real damage. It’s healthcare costs. Dr. Carolyn McClanahan – a physician turned fee-only financial planner – joins Jean Chatzky on this special episode of the HerMoney Podcast, sponsored by LIMRA, to share how unexpected health costs impact women, and how you can better prepare so they don’t derail your financial security. In the episode, they’ll break down: What people get wrong about healthcare costs – and why women face greater risks The Medicare misconceptions that can cost you How to prepare for the hidden threat of cognitive decline What you can do to better plan for unexpected healthcare costs After tuning in, complete this “Healthcare and Aging Game Plan” worksheet from our friends at LIMRA. It will help you outline your healthcare priorities, decisions, and anticipated expenses in retirement, as well as prepare you to talk through these topics with your financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 519: When Health Derails Wealth: How Women Can Safeguard Their Retirement is an episode from HerMoney with Jean Chatzky by Jean Chatzky Her Money.

This episode is 32:07 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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