Yes, You Can Sign Up for Medicare While You’re Still Working
As inflation and a rocky stock market continue to eat away at the nest eggs of older workers approaching retirement, working longer than...
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RetirementGuy
- Oct 13, 2022
- 5 min
Medicare Premiums Update
On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance...
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RetirementGuy
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
Tired of Pricey Life Insurance Premiums? 4 Ways to Manage a Policy When You Retire
You’re getting ready to retire, and you’re thinking about your expenses. One expense you’d like to forgo is the premium you pay for the...
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RetirementGuy
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
Here's what you need to know about Medicare Part A's depletion date
At its current pace, Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund will run out of money in 2028, according to the June 2022 Medicare trustees...
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RetirementGuy
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Pros and Cons of Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Short-term plans are also, on average, cheaper than full coverage that complies with the ACA's insurance policy regulations. According to...
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RetirementGuy
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
The Rules for Making a Medigap Switch
If you're on traditional Medicare, you already know the importance of having a medigap plan. Medigap is private supplemental insurance...
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RetirementGuy
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Medicare Basics: 7 Things It Does Not Cover
As many of us approach the age of 65, making time to think about and investigate the benefits of Medicare and other insurance options...
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RetirementGuy
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
Some Consumers Over 65 Aren't Ready for Pickleball or Medicare
Attracting and enrolling consumers at the time of their first Medicare purchasing decision has big payoff. By taking them on a...
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RetirementGuy
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Medicare Open Enrollment Guide
The 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...
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RetirementGuy
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare can be complicated, especially if you are a new enrollee. But it's important to understand what benefits you will receive so you...
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RetirementGuy
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Nearing 65? Here are 5 common Medicare questions
You 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...
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RetirementGuy
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
If you want great healthcare, retire to these states
When 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...
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RetirementGuy
- May 13, 2021
- 1 min
Soaring retirement healthcare price tag calls for some careful planning
How much will healthcare cost you in retirement? Your mileage will vary - but this much is clear: the forecast is getting more...
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RetirementGuy
- Nov 27, 2020
- 1 min
5 Ways To Lower Your Medicare Premiums By The New Year
December is the time for year-end tax planning, which leaves many people forgetting to plan to lower their Medicare premiums. To be real,...
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RetirementGuy
- Sep 3, 2020
- 1 min
Medicare Makes It Easier to Compare Doctors, Health Facilities Online
A streamlined Medicare online tool will make it easier for consumers to compare and choose their providers, including hospitals, doctors,...
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RetirementGuy
- Aug 13, 2020
- 1 min
Enrolling 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...
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RetirementGuy
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
I 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...
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RetirementGuy
- May 29, 2020
- 1 min
Annual 2020 Limits & Rates
Want a single PDF that covers many of the most popular tax limits and laws. From tax brackets, IRA contribution limits, Medicare Premium...
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RetirementGuy
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
2 Medicare Gotchas
By 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...
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RetirementGuy
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
Key Ages of Retirement
When preparing for your retirement, think about how much income you may need each year to fund the lifestyle you want. To help maintain...
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