The rich live longer, and better.

[Woodznutz]

In addition to making healthcare affordable and readily available wealth relieves one of the stresses that lack of it brings.

Rich People Don’t Just Live Longer. They Also Get More Healthy Years. (Published 2020)

Wealthy men and women generally have eight to nine more years of “disability-free” life after age 50 than poor people do, according to a new study of English and American adults.

www.nytimes.com

 

[1srelluc]

You duped yourself.

 

[Donald H]

In addition to making healthcare affordable and readily available wealth relieves one of the stresses that lack of it brings.

You're insinuating that only the rich have affordable and high quality health care.

That may not be true in America but it's definitely not true in the rest of the world's developed countries.

You can have your beliefs with that qualification. You can even choose to exclude others who aren't Americans, from the question.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

In addition to making healthcare affordable and readily available wealth relieves one of the stresses that lack of it brings.

Rich People Don’t Just Live Longer. They Also Get More Healthy Years. (Published 2020)

Wealthy men and women generally have eight to nine more years of “disability-free” life after age 50 than poor people do, according to a new study of English and American adults.

www.nytimes.com

In other breaking news, the sun same up in the east today

 

[Harpy Eagle]

You're insinuating that only the rich have affordable and high quality health care.

That may not be true in America but it's definitely not true in the rest of the world's developed countries.

You can have your beliefs with that qualification. You can even choose to exclude others who aren't Americans, from the question.

The study looked at people in the US and the UK.

Even in countries with UHC, the rich still get better care.

 

[Donald H]

The study looked at people in the US and the UK.

Even in countries with UHC, the rich still get better care.

You will have to establish the intentions of the OP first.

or start another thread that includes other countries?

 

[Harpy Eagle]

You will have to establish the intentions of the OP first.

Why? I could not care less what their intentions are.

or start another thread that includes other countries?

Yeah, no.

The idea that rich people will live a longer, better life is not really shocking.

 

[Woodznutz]

You're insinuating that only the rich have affordable and high quality health care.

That may not be true in America but it's definitely not true in the rest of the world's developed countries.

You can have your beliefs with that qualification. You can even choose to exclude others who aren't Americans, from the question.

What Health Insurance Do The Rich Have?

Financial Tips, Guides & Know-Hows

livewell.com

 

[Woodznutz]

In other breaking news, the sun came up in the east today

That is news. I thought the rotation of the earth made it appear that the sun rose in the east.

 

[Anathema]

In addition to making healthcare affordable and readily available wealth relieves one of the stresses that lack of it brings.

Rich People Don’t Just Live Longer. They Also Get More Healthy Years. (Published 2020)

Wealthy men and women generally have eight to nine more years of “disability-free” life after age 50 than poor people do, according to a new study of English and American adults.

www.nytimes.com

Yep. Thsts one of the benefits of being wealthy. Sounds like someone is a little jealous. Don’t worry, I am too… the difference is that I accept the situation whereas it sounds like you want to somehow punish them for it.

 

[Woodznutz]

You duped yourself.

YIKES! The Band from Hell!

 

[Woodznutz]

Yep. Thsts one of the benefits of being wealthy. Sounds like someone is a little jealous. Don’t worry, I am too… the difference is that I accept the situation whereas it sounds like you want to somehow punish them for it.

I have Tier-One health insurance through my employer, at no premium cost to me.

 

[jwoodie]

In addition to making healthcare affordable and readily available wealth relieves one of the stresses that lack of it brings.

Rich People Don’t Just Live Longer. They Also Get More Healthy Years. (Published 2020)

Wealthy men and women generally have eight to nine more years of “disability-free” life after age 50 than poor people do, according to a new study of English and American adults.

www.nytimes.com

People who don't smoke live longer and better lives.

 

[Woodznutz]

People who don't smoke live longer and better lives.

Same for people who don't drink.

 

[Woodznutz]

You will have to establish the intentions of the OP first.

My intention is to highlight some of the benefits of wealth.

 

[Anathema]

I have Tier-One health insurance through my employer, at no premium cost to me.

I have very good health insurance through my employer as well. Not quite as good as yours, but pretty good, and I’m glad for it. We pay 20% with copays, deductibles and co-insurance to keep it reasonable.,

 

[jwoodie]

Same for people who don't drink.

My point was that good habits (and genes) make people healthier, not wealth.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

My point was that good habits (and genes) make people healthier, not wealth.

It is easier to be healthier when you can afford better food and better housing and gym memberships and more.

It is easier to find time for fitness when you are not working 8 to 12 hours a day of hard manual labor that take a toll on the body.

 

[Woodznutz]

My point was that good habits (and genes) make people healthier, not wealth.

Good points, but wealth can relieve stress, which aids the feeling of well-being which can contribute to health. It's all good. Also, just being on the right financial track can relieve stress even when just starting out. Most people are on a financial journey, whether they acknowledge it or not, with no certain destination. Certainty gives some comfort.

 

[1srelluc]

I have Tier-One health insurance through my employer, at no premium cost to me.

I have the same as the congress-critters get. It costs me and the wife around $500 a month but I'm not complaining one-little-bit.

There is never a bill for anything other than a RX which is usually between $1.00-$3.00 per script.

Right there is reason enough to take the stress off as people get older.