RetirementGuyApr 141 minThe Rules for Making a Medigap SwitchIf you're on traditional Medicare, you already know the importance of having a medigap plan. Medigap is private supplemental insurance...
RetirementGuyApr 71 minMedicare Basics: 7 Things It Does Not CoverAs many of us approach the age of 65, making time to think about and investigate the benefits of Medicare and other insurance options...
RetirementGuyMar 241 minSome Consumers Over 65 Aren't Ready for Pickleball or MedicareAttracting and enrolling consumers at the time of their first Medicare purchasing decision has big payoff. By taking them on a...
RetirementGuyNov 11, 20211 minMedicare Open Enrollment GuideThe window this year is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 Medicare provides health care coverage for many Americans over the age of 65. An estimated...
RetirementGuySep 30, 20211 minWhat You Must Know About the Different Parts of MedicareMedicare can be complicated, especially if you are a new enrollee. But it's important to understand what benefits you will receive so you...
RetirementGuyAug 12, 20213 minNearing 65? Here are 5 common Medicare questionsYou are turning 65 soon and need to sign up for Medicare. But where do you begin? You have been receiving countless pieces of mail from...
RetirementGuyJun 10, 20211 minIf you want great healthcare, retire to these statesWhen we think about retiring and getting out, many of us tend to think about moving south or west—somewhere where the air is warm, and...
RetirementGuyMay 13, 20211 minSoaring retirement healthcare price tag calls for some careful planningHow much will healthcare cost you in retirement? Your mileage will vary - but this much is clear: the forecast is getting more...
RetirementGuyNov 27, 20201 min5 Ways To Lower Your Medicare Premiums By The New YearDecember is the time for year-end tax planning, which leaves many people forgetting to plan to lower their Medicare premiums. To be real,...
RetirementGuySep 3, 20201 minMedicare Makes It Easier to Compare Doctors, Health Facilities OnlineA streamlined Medicare online tool will make it easier for consumers to compare and choose their providers, including hospitals, doctors,...
RetirementGuyAug 13, 20201 minEnrolling in Medicare: COVID-19 EditionStart at age 64!Back “in the day” (that would be February of 2020), I advised clients to start their Medicare enrollment 2 to 3 months prior to the...
RetirementGuyJun 4, 20201 minI Have to Enroll in Medicare When I Turn 65, Right?It’s the question/statement I hear most often. And the definitive answer is Maybe. Turning 65 is not the only time you can sign up for...
RetirementGuyMay 29, 20201 minAnnual 2020 Limits & RatesWant a single PDF that covers many of the most popular tax limits and laws. From tax brackets, IRA contribution limits, Medicare Premium...
RetirementGuyMay 21, 20202 min2 Medicare GotchasBy Mary Jo Heins ONE: You Pay More for Medicare Parts B & D if you Have a Higher Income If you google “Medicare premium”, you’ll most...
RetirementGuyApr 22, 20203 minKey Ages of RetirementWhen preparing for your retirement, think about how much income you may need each year to fund the lifestyle you want. To help maintain...