If you’ve been hearing more talk about health insurance costs lately — you’re not alone. From higher renewal premiums to open enrollment decisions, healthcare has become one of the biggest line items in many household budgets.

In this episode, Melissa Joy, CFP®, talks with Cole Craven, co-founder of Move Health, about what’s really happening with health insurance in 2025 and how to make confident decisions for your family or your retirement.

Cole works closely with financial planners to help clients understand their options, and he shares practical insights you can use right now — whether you’re choosing coverage through your employer, the marketplace, or looking ahead to early retirement.

You’ll learn:

• What’s driving healthcare costs higher in 2025
• How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace actually works
• The difference between COBRA, private plans, and marketplace coverage
• What to know about tax credits (and what might change next year)
• Why planning for healthcare is essential if you’re retiring before 65
• How to find the right help during open enrollment

If you’ve ever said “I’d retire early if it weren’t for health insurance,” this conversation is for you.

Resources:

• Learn more about Move Health: advisors.movehealth.io
• Connect with Cole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-craven/, 
• Follow Move Health https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-health-partners

The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only. No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING’s investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https:...