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ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, highlights what federal employees need to do to keep their government health insurance (FEHB) and government life insurance (FEGLI). KEY TAKEAWAYS: What requirements mu...
Hey Everyone! January was a hectic month for me. Our rental is vacant and I’ve been getting it ready for sale. Mrs. RB40 and I also had some health issues ... Read more The post January 2025 FIR...
Health care and inflation are among the factors that can derail retirement budgets....
A financial adviser who knows all about surviving natural disasters recommends ways to mitigate long-term damage to your financial health after a disaster....
A client's immediate health needs make saving their accounts until they're 65 or over a difficult endeavor, and the accounts carry some highly specific rules....
I can't edit the title but meant to say "if you're not retired." I retired at 65 last September for health reasons. In addition to that transition, my last parent died a year ago. I've spent the last ...
Unlocking the power of relationships to enrich your retirement and reap the health & wealth benefits of social fitness with Susan Hogan....
Unlocking the power of relationships to enrich your retirement and reap the health & wealth benefits of social fitness with Susan Hogan....
What do you all do about dental and vision insurance/care, especially for those who retired before 65? We are all set for medical care due to a wonderful old time pension that includes health insuranc...
Learn how climate disasters could impact your retirement and take steps now to protect your health and wealth from possible negative impacts. The post Climate Disasters: How to Protect Your Money, Hom...
Happy retirement, all. My husband is retiring in May at 65.5 yrs (so on Medicare) and with our institutional healthcare plan, which happens to be an Advantage plan (Humana, it's negotiated by our stat...
Hello everyone, As my title says I am looking for help. Especially in just letting things roll off my back. I have a demanding job in healthcare so I am expected to be perfect (ha, ha). Someone here s...
I read a lot about retirees and their choice of home size, location, health care, etc. However, one of the most important aspects is maintaining independence. We have two children; one lives 30 minute...
How can you improve your financial security, health, and satisfaction with life?...
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have risen sharply this year. Here's my Dickensian experience of this disease that should be history....
New research on cross class friendships is another data point on why we are better off when we mix across wealth, health, and age. The post Cross Class Friendships: Why Having Friends with Money is a ...
Health issues. Death. Politics. Some topics make for uncomfortable conversations, but financial advisors need to have them anyway....
Health care costs. Student loans. Domestic abuse. Are retirement plans addressing too many problems at once?...
These past few weeks, the U.S. healthcare system has been the focal point of heated coverage. United Healthcare’s CEO was ... Read more...
Any effort to accelerate the shift to Medicare Advantage could increase federal spending even as it limits the government’s role in insuring health care....
Needs may be unmet or larger burdens may fall to families. Medicaid is the nation’s publicly financed health and long-term care program for low-income people. It was originally established to pr...
Native Americans die 12 to 13 years earlier on average than Whites. Extreme poverty on reservations has been linked to alcoholism, addiction, anddeaths of despair. Poor health played out dramatically ...
Measuring net worth is popular, but is it the only (or even best) way to assess your financial health? Explore the pros and cons of tracking this metric. The post The Pros and Cons of Tracking Net Wor...
Some parents can be very demanding. This is hugely stressful for adult children. Learn to set boundaries so you protect your own mental and physical health....
LGBTQ+ retirees face financial uncertainties, health care challenges and concerns about federal marriage rights....
Boost your retirement savings, lower your taxes and get the most out of your health insurance....
So my wife and me (late 50s) are in good shape financially and health-wise and we have the ability to retire comfortably at 62 or 63. I have a job I like that pays quite well. We have some rental inco...
Retirees aren't feeling that confident about their financial health....
I (m 62) have some health concerns and would do 100% survivor for the wife (f56). She should be around a long time. Lump is 196K, annuity is $1053 a month for my life then her life I would need to mak...
First my wife is totally capable emotionally, physically and otherwise to handle any situation. My concerns center around if she should develop a disease or condition that reduces her capacity to make...
My husband, 67, retired last year. (I still work full-time from home.) He is in reasonably good health, but I am concerned that he is becoming a couch potato and needs something more than newspapers a...
Ohio isn’t doing too hot regarding its healthcare, ranking 44th amongst 50 other states. But the healthcare system itself? That’s ... Read more...
As we approach the Medicare open enrollment period, it’s crucial for seniors to be aware of significant changes affecting their healthcare coverage in 2025. With many insurers adjusting their of...
Most people think of Medicare – not Medicaid – when considering government health care for older Americans. However, Medicaid, the program that covers the medical expenses of the poor, spe...
She’s suggesting an historic change in the health care system for older adults and some younger people with disabilities. But her idea raises important questions....
Contents from freedom 35 blog. (www.freedomthirtyfiveblog.com) One of the best stocks to gauge the health of the economy is FedEx. If the demand for transportation increases then it’s a sign tha...
Hello. I plan to retire next year at 63. I’m making this decision not only for health reasons but also because I’m an artist & I am too stressed out in the 9 to 5 & need to serious...
I haven't been able to contribute to an HSA for a long time, health plan is too good these days. But for a good while I maxed it every year. Its invested and steadily gaining over the years. For those...
In addition to handling your financial wealth, consider ways to manage your non-financial assets: health, knowledge, time and relationships....
Global lifespan increases mean later retirements, so plan your finances and health care for your ideal exit....
As a parent, your top priority is to protect your children until they are old enough to fend for themselves. Protecting your children requires good health, being alive, having resources, self-defense ...
The average retirement age is 62, but many people wait until Medicare starts at 65. Should health care be the key driver of your retirement date?...
I'm retiring at the end of the month (Happy Halloween!). Until I am eligible for Medicare in 3 years, I will be getting health insurance through the exchange. When I'm asked for my income, do I put my...
Fidelity is only provider to earn “High” ratings in both categories of new health savings…...
Fidelity is only provider to earn “High” ratings in both categories of new health savings…...
Drew Shockley of MOVE Health Partners joins James to address questions about Medicare. He overviews the Medicare system, explains Parts A, B, C, and D, and breaks down what Medicare does and doesn&rsq...
Recently, I hit a major milestone in my journey to overcome what I like to call “frugality disease.” I spent $160 for an hour of private lessons for my two kids. In the past, I would&rsquo...
Fritz, who has been retired for 6 years, discusses his journey to retirement and the importance of purpose, planning, and health. The post Podcast, Episode 85: Intentional Retirement Living with Fritz...
Today, we all need to pay attention because it is having a massive impact on our health and our livelihood....
I just put in a three-month notice to retire on December 13 (Friday the 13th struck me as a funny date). My health insurance will be MedEx at 300/month and will cover everything, my IRA is good, Socia...