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New Proposal Would Require Insurance Agents To Disclose More About Medicare Advantage Plans
The ability to switch Medicare plans isn’t as available as many beneficiaries are told or believe, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants…
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4 Things Everyone Must Know To Control Finances For Aging Parents
Most of us recognize that legal means exist to assume control over an aging parent’s finances when their health declines.…
Mortgage rates fall slightly, ending 6-week climb
Mortgage rates barely moved this week after marching higher for the past month and a half, while purchase demand remains…
What A Trump Administration Will Mean For Older Adults
Donald Trump’s return to the White House, coupled with Republican control of the Senate and possibly of the House, could…
Aging Parent Facing Mental Illness Controls Family’s Wealth: What Can Be Done?
It is not surprising that we find mental illness across all age ranges. Being over 65 is no exception. Some…
Probably No Surprise: Medicare Part B Will Cost More In 2025
On November 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the Medicare premiums and costs for 2025. Let’s take…
Trump Presidency: Yes, Estate Planning Is Still Important
President Trump’s Victory Means Estate Planning Changes, Not That it Should Be Ignored With President Trump’s victory, and Republican control…
Wake Up: It’s Time To Check Out Your 2025 Part D Drug Coverage
The annual Open Enrollment Period ends December 7, just 30 days from now. Traditionally, fewer than 30% of drug plan…
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the second time this year, a move that was largely expected as…
Washington State Voters Keep Public Long-Term Care Insurance
Voters in Washington State have decided to keep the state’s first-in-the-nation public long term care insurance program. On Tuesday, they…
Here’s How To Semi-Retire In 5 Steps
Semi-retirement has significant advantages for your financial security, health, and enjoyment of life. It’s a powerful strategy to consider as…
Mortgage rates climb again, hurting demand further
Mortgage rates marched higher for the sixth straight week while purchase demand continues to decline in the stagnant housing market.…
Six Of My Favorite Newsletters To Help You Live Your Best Retired Life
In an ideal world, I believe it takes about five years to prepare for retirement – what’s next in life.…
Get Help To Choose The Best Medicare Insurance Plan For You
The author and his wife have enlisted the help of a free consultant to guide them until Medicare’s December 7th…
Think You’re Retirement Ready? Check Your Social Portfolio First
A longtime industrial plant manager was eager to retire. He even had numbers written on his truck’s visor that no…
Did You Get A Letter That Your Medicare Information Was Hacked?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is notifying almost 950,000 Medicare beneficiaries that their personally identifiable information was compromised…
Siblings, Step-Siblings And Difficulties With Aging Parents
Blended Families May Be At Greater Risk For Family Disputes Sometimes money and the need to care for aging parents…
IRS Announces Retirement Contribution Limits Will Increase In 2025
The IRS has announced that the amount of tax-favored funds that you can sock away for retirement is increasing. In…
Social Security And Medicare Changes For 2025
2025 Medicare Changes Every year there are changes to Medicare Advantage Plans and Social Security. Most years the changes are…