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1 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/19/report-american-workers-are-worse-off-financially-than-a-year-ago

2 https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-planning/risks/medical-bankruptcy-statistics/

3 https://www.statista.com/statistics/186001/annual-deductibles-of-hdhp-and-so-employer-health-insurance

4 https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/emergency-savings-report/

5 https://www.guardianlife.com/business/voluntary-benefits

Unless otherwise noted, all information is from the Guardian Workplace Benefits Study report, "Benefits Optimization," (2023)

Material discussed is meant for general informational purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal, medical or financial advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents, and employees do not provide tax, legal, medical or financial advice. Consult your tax, legal, medical or financial professional regarding your individual situation.

Links to external sites are provided for your convenience in locating related information and services. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees expressly disclaim any responsibility for and do not maintain, control, recommend, or endorse third-party sites, organizations, products, or services and make no representation as to the completeness, suitability, or quality thereof.

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. GUARDIAN® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.®
1 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/19/report-american-workers-are-worse-off-financially-than-a-year-ago

2 https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-planning/risks/medical-bankruptcy-statistics/

3 https://www.statista.com/statistics/186001/annual-deductibles-of-hdhp-and-so-employer-health-insurance

4 https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/emergency-savings-report/

5 https://www.guardianlife.com/business/voluntary-benefits