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Briefing: When health insurance costs $2,500 per month, families make tough choices

Strategic angle: A self-employed couple already had to dip into retirement savings for health costs. Now, they are skipping vacations and canceling streaming to afford health insurance.

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Updated 21 days ago
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The rising cost of health insurance, currently at $2,500 per month, is forcing families to reassess their financial priorities.

Self-employed individuals are particularly impacted, often having to dip into retirement savings to cover these expenses.

This financial pressure is leading to lifestyle changes, such as skipping vacations and canceling streaming services, as families seek to manage their budgets.