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The Retirement Watch Family Caregiver Planning Guide
Family caregiver planning has some simple rules… And some not-so-simple rules. For starters, any caregiver agreements involving family members should be in writing. That is, unless the person providing the care is being altruistic (being a friend), and expects nothing in return now or in the future. Often when one family member provides care for […]
“How to Turn $1 into $3 — And Get Retirement Peace of Mind” Conference Call 06/05/20
Welcome to my subscriber-only conference call: How to Turn $1 into $3 — And Get Retirement Peace of Mind. Click on the image below to listen to the conference call.
“How to Turn $1 into $3 — And Get Retirement Peace of Mind” Conference Call 06/05/20
Welcome to my subscriber-only conference call: How to Turn $1 into $3 — And Get Retirement Peace of Mind. Click on the image below to listen to the conference call.
Medicare Is Updated for the Coronavirus Pandemic
Medicare expanded its coverage in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Telehealth services are the major additional benefit under Medicare. These services enable beneficiaries to consult with doctors and receive some types of treatment without having to leave their homes and visit medical facilities. Telehealth services can be delivered through telephone, online via computers or other […]
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How to Avoid the Big Surprise Medicare Gaps
Most people don’t know there’s a penalty for enrolling in Medicare late. While Medicare is optional, if you don’t enroll in it when you’re first eligible, enrolling in it later will cost you for the rest of your life. The Medicare enrollment deadline apparently isn’t well-known, because the number of people paying the penalty for […]
Act Now To Avoid Higher Medicare Premiums
You could pay almost four times the regular Medicare premium in two years if you don’t take action soon. Back in 2003, Congress began means-testing Medicare by putting in place the Medicare premium surtax or surcharge. It’s known formally as IR-MAA, Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. IRMAA is one of the Stealth Taxes I warn retirees […]
10 Medicare Questions Every Retiree and Pre-Retiree Should Know How to Answer
Currently, the greatest fear of most retirement-age Americans is how to pay their retirement medical expenses. This is not surprising. We are bombarded with estimates that people need to save $300,000 just to pay their medical fees after they retire. It also isn’t hard to find stories of retirees filing for bankruptcy primarily because of […]
Cut Your Prescription Medicine Out-of-Pocket Costs
Prescription drugs are the largest medical expense of most retirees, and their cost usually increases faster than inflation. Yet, many seniors know little about how to reduce their out-of-pocket medicine costs, and important changes are coming to Medicare in 2020. Original Medicare doesn’t cover most prescription drugs. You must take out a Part D Prescription […]
