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Lung cancer screening found cost-effective for Medicare
Bruce S. Pyenson, from Milliman Inc. in New York City, and colleagues estimated the cost and cost-effectiveness (cost per life-year saved) of LDCT lung cancer screening in the Medicare population at high risk for lung cancer. Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) beneficiary…
AdviceIQ: The 401(k) ignorance factor
Too many Americans don’t understand how their 401(k) plans work, and how to take full advantage of this excellent retirement savings vehicle. Such neglect is very harmful to their long-term well-being. In a defined contribution (DC) plan such as a 401(k), a chunk…
Guide to Life: Switching Medicare plan could save you money
With the annual Medicare open-enrollment period nearing, many senior citizens might be thinking, “I’m not sure a change is worth the headache.” As tempted as enrollees might be to stick with their existing plans, however, experts strongly advise against doing so.…
Medicare enrollment help available
People who have or qualify for Medicare coverage can get free help during open enrollment from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. CLAIM, Missouri’s free Medicare counseling program, provides free, confidential advice at Primaris, 200 N. Keene St. Certified volunteers will be…
7 Myths You Probably Believe About Social Security
When it comes to retirement planning, there’s a lot of focus on saving and investing for retirement, and rightfully so. After all, this is the piece of your retirement plan that you have the most control over. But another significant…
Norway ranks No. 1, Afghanistan last, in quality of life for over-60s
Norway on top of the world in quality of life for the elderly, U.S. in eighth place. No country takes better care of its seniors than Norway, where those over 60 enjoy social security bankrolled by the nation’s oil wealth and…
Is Prepaying A Mortgage A Good Retirement Investment Option?
I recently wrote an article, Why Housing Is A Bad Long-Term Investment But You Should Buy Anyways, reviewing the reasons why the purchase of a home as a pure investment option might not always be the best option for long-term financial planning…
California Judge Rules That There’s Nothing Sacred About Pension Promises
In a shot heard round the pension world, a California judge has ruled that in municipal bankruptcies, public employees are no more protected than bondholders. The ruling opens the door for financially strapped towns across the state to cut pension…
Domina, Sasse differ on Social Security, tax reform
Senate candidates Dave Domina and Ben Sasse continued to disagree Thursday about retention of the Affordable Care Act, but voiced more nuanced differences about Social Security and tax reform.The two major-party nominees made separate presentations to the Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska during its…
Suit Seeks Equity in Social Security Survivor Benefits
Attorneys for Deborah Tevyaw say the Social Security Administration has wrongly denied survivor benefits to her and others who have been in same-sex marriages. A new lawsuit seeks to win Social Security benefits for same-sex married couples that are equal to…