The future cost of health

So, you’re saving for retirement! That’s great, but if you aren’t investing in your health, fitness and nutrition, those savings could disappear quickly. In eFluxMedia, it was reported that healthcare costs will double to 4 trillion dollars by the year 2017. I have read in other sources that it could be as early as 2011.

As the commedian, Dennis Miller, used to say, “Now I don’t want to get off on a rant here, but…”, the healthcare system hasn’t been working and will not work.

First, reform is needed because too many hands are in the pot and the system has a better supply of red tape than the U. S. Government! Second, the paradigm of the whole system needs to move towards a wellness, preventative approach. You wouldn’t run your car into the ground, never service it, and then wonder why it costs so much to fix it when it breaks down.

Healthcare needs to rewards positive actions. I am a fan of health spending accounts. These are at least a start in the right direction for people.

So if you want to save money and invest for your future, start or keep living a healthy lifestyle!

Click here to read the eFluxMedia artcle.

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