Taking Medicare or Employer’s Health Plan
Should we take Medicare or keep an employer health plan?
September 9, 2021
The most common Medicare Mistake
Workers who are nearing age 65 and have health insurance through their job may want to consider how Medicare could factor into their medical coverage.
August 18, 2021
Women should plan for Long-Term Care
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?
August 13, 2021
Increase in Benefits for Vets Next Year
House appropriators backed White House plans for another big funding boost for the Department of Veterans Affairs next year in their first public budget draft released on Thursday.
July 29, 2021
Aspects of Medicare that may Surprise You
For some Medicare beneficiaries, health-care coverage ends up costing more than it does for most of their peers — and it’s not by choice.
July 13, 2021
Avoid these classic Medicare Mistakes
Medicare can be confusing. Beware of these missteps — which can hike your costs.
June 30, 2021
Protect Assets and maintain Medicaid Eligibility
The bill for long-term care adds up fast. The annual median cost for a private room in a nursing home was $105,850 in 2020, according to Genworth. The government could pick up these costs if you qualify for Medicaid, but that’s easier said than done.
June 17, 2021
Understanding the responsibilities of the conservator
When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.
February 19, 2021
Retirement Myths Could Do Real Harm
A comfortable, secure retirement is one of the biggest financial goals you can strive for. Therefore, as you’re saving and investing in pursuit of it, it’s crucial to separate fact from fiction—otherwise, your plan could go off track.
January 4, 2021
Keeping Your Medicare Premiums Low
This fall, older savers who are feeling generous may want to consider using their individual retirement account to help fund their favorite charities.
November 18, 2020