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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Ending Soon
Medicare During this period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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There Are A Few More Days Of Medicare Open Enrollment. Don't Get Scammed.
Scammers are jumping on the Medicare open enrollment bandwagon along with fraudsters sending bogus bills for COVID-19 tests. Here’s how to avoid them all.
By Joey Solitro Last updated
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Demand For Medicare Advantage Zero-Premium Plans Stable, Study Finds
Medicare open enrollment report shows the percentage of beneficiaries choosing zero-premium plans this year is stable but down slightly from last year.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Four Things to Know if Medicare’s IRMAA Kicks In
The income-related monthly adjustment amount, known as IRMAA, happens when your income exceeds a certain threshold. You can appeal if your circumstances change.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Are You Ready to Retire? Find Out With This 10-Item Checklist
It’s critical to consider these core aspects of a successful retirement, both financial- and lifestyle-related, before you walk away from your career.
By Jonathan I. Shenkman, AIF® Published
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Weighing a Roth Conversion? Don’t Overlook These Five Factors
Conversions to Roth IRAs can have wide-ranging consequences on your finances, so look at the big picture before you make your move.
By Daniel Rey, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Medicare Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are downsides to this insurance too.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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Eight Don’ts to Keep in Mind as You and Your Loved Ones Age
Getting older isn’t for sissies, and the more prepared you are for cognitive decline and the issues that come with it, the better your life will be.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Walgreens Enters Medicare Advantage Market in 4 States
Walgreens is launching Medicare Advantage plans with Alignment Healthcare in select markets in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.
By Joey Solitro Last updated