Healthcare costs are a significant consideration for women planning for retirement, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. By understanding the financial and non-financial implications, leveraging available resources, and making proactive lifestyle and financial choices, women can pave the way for a more secure and peaceful retirement.

Retirement might seem far off, but for women, it's crucial to start planning early. We tend to live longer than men, so our assetsneed to stretch further. Plus, thanks to the wage gap and time taken off for caregiving, we might have less saved up than our male counterparts.