HSA (Healthcare Savings Account)

To say the least, there’s been plenty of political, financial, and economic activity this year — from rising interest rates to elevated inflation, to ongoing market turmoil.

It isn’t easy to make predictions, especially about the future. However, there is one prediction we’re confident in making: you will have substantial out-of-pocket expenses for health care after you retire. Personal finance experts estimate that an average retired couple age 65 will need at least $300,000 to cover health care expenses in retirement.

You may need more.

Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome. No wonder people get nervous when there’s lots of talk about higher taxes, but little certainty on what may come of it, and who it might affect.