Core Insights - Rising insurance costs post-pandemic are complicating retirement planning, making it difficult for retirees to manage their savings effectively [1] - Healthcare expenses in retirement are significant, with the average American expected to spend nearly $200,000, and couples potentially needing up to $428,000 to cover 90% of healthcare costs [2][3] Supplemental Medicare Coverage - Medicare coverage begins at age 65 but does not cover all healthcare expenses, necessitating supplemental insurance [2] - A survey indicates that 76% of individuals underestimate healthcare costs in retirement, highlighting the importance of understanding these expenses [3] Long-Term Care Insurance - Long-term care is not covered by Medicare, leading to high out-of-pocket costs; approximately 40.7% of retirees have long-term care insurance [4] - The rising costs of insurance can force retirees to reduce spending in other areas, impacting their quality of life [5]

We are just about a week away from revealing America's top states for business for 2025 in CNBC's annual study. Once again this year, the cost of insurance factors into our rankings. Scott Kong joins us from the epicenter of a national crisis in California.Scott, good morning. Melissa, we're in Pacific Palisades. Uh uh 6,800 structures were destroyed here and 12 people died.Uh, still a great deal of destruction, but as you can see, there is some rebuilding going on and critically here in Southern California ...