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Mental Health and Money Webinar View Full Webinar Presentation Worrying about finances can have an impact on mental health and affect how you manage your money. HTLF Retirement Plan Services invites you to watch our latest financial wellness webinar, “Mental Health and Money.” Understand how the two influence each other and learn to recognize your money and mood patterns. Improving your mental and financial health will influence how you deal with debt, financial issues, and stress. This on-demand webinar is a great opportunity to identify steps you can take to break the debt cycle and find...
Article | 5 min |
According to the 2021 Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, an average retired couple age 65 may need approximately $300,000 saved (after tax) to cover health care expenses in retirement. There are a number of factors behind this escalating cost challenge. In general, people are living longer, and health care inflation continues to outpace the rate of general inflation. In addition, according to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance Survey, the average retirement age is 62, which is 3 years before the Medicare eligibility age of 65. Of course, the amount you’ll personally need will...
Article | 5 min |
Managing your blood pressure is a key component of a healthy heart. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly half of adults in the United States (47%) have hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg (or are taking medication for hypertension). Having hypertension puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Here are some best practices for managing your blood pressure and staying heart-healthy...