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Need help figuring out Medicare? Here’s where to get help.
With Medicare’s annual open enrollment window now open, you should know where to go if you have questions. This Washington Post article gives you phone numbers and websites to get all the answers you need. Click here to read more.…
Making the wrong Medicare choices can be costly
Medicare’s open enrollment period runs through December 7th, so now is the time to investigate all of your choices to make sure you don’t get hit with some costly surprises later on. This article at bcr.com explains how Medicare is…
Protect your retirement assets from rising healthcare costs
It’s no secret that as we age, our healthcare costs go up. So it’s important to include that fact into your retirement plan and take action early to offset those costs, which can total as much as $288,00 after age 65.…
Women can improve their retirement outlook
Women all to often don’t have an optimum financial security in retirement, but there are ways to improve your odds for a more secure future in your golden years. This article by Stephen Gardner at TheStreet describes three ways that women can…
Beware: Medicare Scams!
With Medicare Open Enrollment Period in full swing, con-artists are seizing the opportunity to trick seniors into unknowingly giving away personal and financial information. Attached are a few unscrupulous scams that seniors need to be aware of during this time…
Early Retirement: Maybe
In Brian O’Connell’s article for U.S. News & World Report, he explores the financial benchmarks individuals should take into consideration in their decision on whether or not to retire early. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to…
Social Security and the Next President
There is a lot at stake and we have had eight years of lost opportunity to make Social Security financially sound. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of the referenced article. The URL…
Social Security and Poverty
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities states that Social Security benefits lift 22 million Americans out of poverty. In Andrew G. Biggs’ column for AEI (The American Enterprise Institute), he does not question that Social Security reduces poverty but…
Medicare finalizes substantial improvements that focus on primary care, mental health, and diabetes prevention
(Source – www.cms.gov) announcement Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the 2017 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that recognizes the importance of primary care by improving payment for chronic care management and behavioral health. The rule…
How to be Successful Retiree
Do you know how to be a successful retiree? In John Wasik’s column, he shares some insights into how to achieve this distinction. Read article here… Notice: The link provided in the text above connects readers to the full content of…