Medicare
A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2021
A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2021
It's critical -- and financially sound -- to hit these important financial deadlines spaced throughout the year.
January 8, 2021
What You'll Pay for Medicare in 2021
What You'll Pay for Medicare in 2021
For Medicare premiums 2021, look for modest increases in premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
December 16, 2020
Medicare Mania: Some Basics to Know During Open Enrollment
Medicare Mania: Some Basics to Know During Open Enrollment
What’s Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D and what do they cover? What are Medicare Advantage plans? And how about the deadlines involved? There’s a lo…
November 21, 2020
Early Retirement Means Finding Health Insurance Before Medicare
Early Retirement Means Finding Health Insurance Before Medicare
Cover the gap with health insurance before you're eligible for Medicare enrollment.
November 20, 2020
Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.
November 10, 2020
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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Storing your passport book or card, a spare key, or any of these other important items in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft -- or worse.
October 9, 2020
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. Here's a closer look at what isn't covered by Medicare.
October 1, 2020
11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
If you don't make the right choices to fill in the health coverage gaps, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
October 1, 2020
How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
As you're signing up for Medicare, you must learn the basics of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and even doug…
September 30, 2020
Trump Promises $200 Prescription Drug Card for Seniors
Trump Promises $200 Prescription Drug Card for Seniors
Medicare beneficiaries will soon receive a debit card in the mail that they can use to pay for prescription drugs.
September 25, 2020
What Trump's Payroll Tax Cut Will Mean for You
What Trump's Payroll Tax Cut Will Mean for You
President Trump issued an executive order to suspend the collection of Social Security payroll taxes. How much could it save you?
September 17, 2020
Medicare Basics: 11 Things You Need to Know
Medicare Basics: 11 Things You Need to Know
There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare --…
September 16, 2020
When Elder Care Requires Legal Advice
When Elder Care Requires Legal Advice
Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
September 15, 2020
What a Payroll Tax Cut Would Mean for You
What a Payroll Tax Cut Would Mean for You
If Congress can't pass another stimulus bill, President Trump says he will initiate a payroll tax cut by executive order. How much would that save you…
August 8, 2020
Medicare Now Covers Telehealth, Thanks to This Pandemic
Medicare Now Covers Telehealth, Thanks to This Pandemic
Many private health insurers have offered telehealth for several years, but Medicare lagged behind covering the service.
May 20, 2020
What Retirees Must Know About Telehealth
What Retirees Must Know About Telehealth
The coronavirus has elevated the benefits and potential savings of telehealth like nothing before.
May 20, 2020
Health Insurance Options Exist for the Newly Unemployed
Health Insurance Options Exist for the Newly Unemployed
Special enrollment periods for Obamacare plans and expanded Medicaid coverage will help people who are suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus…
April 17, 2020
16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways retirees -- and those planning for retirement -- can sabotage t…
April 10, 2020
When I’m 64
When I’m 64
As you near your 65th birthday, you’ll face a slew of important decisions—and a deluge of mail.
April 3, 2020
Financial Surprises Retirees (and Those About to Retire) Want to Avoid
Financial Surprises Retirees (and Those About to Retire) Want to Avoid
Even the most diligent pre-retiree planner can get tripped up by unpleasant financial surprises. Follow these tips.
December 26, 2019
A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2020
A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2020
Now is the time to assess your financial situation, look ahead and mark your calendar.
December 24, 2019
ACA Open Enrollment: Shop Health Insurance Exchanges for a Better Deal
ACA Open Enrollment: Shop Health Insurance Exchanges for a Better Deal
You'll have between November 1 and December 15 in most states to take a second look at your coverage.
December 16, 2019
Medicare Part B Premiums Climb for 2020
Medicare Part B Premiums Climb for 2020
High-income retirees will experience the biggest changes.
November 13, 2019
3 Reasons to Consider Making Changes During Medicare Open Enrollment
3 Reasons to Consider Making Changes During Medicare Open Enrollment
Between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, Medicare participants can make changes to their plan(s). Here are a few reasons you may want to take advantage of this ope…
October 17, 2019
Affordable Health Care
Affordable Health Care
We pay more for health care than any other nation, averaging nearly $10,800 per person per year.
October 3, 2019