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I have no affiliation with any health insurance companies and no particular ax to grind. I just want to share our experience because I see a lot of scary information out there about Medicare Advantage...
What do retirees on Medicare do about dental and vision coverage? Are there programs you can sign up for? I just learned that these are not covered by Medicare, which seems crazy. (61 year old plannin...
McDreamy Dempsey wants to know if converting to Roth in the 37% tax bracket ever makes sense, and Gary in La Crosse warns Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA about Roth conversion "lag" and whe...
Will you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.
Most people assume retirement taxes are based on how much they withdraw. The real problem is what the IRS eventually forces them to withdraw. In this episode, James walks through what taxes can actual...
Barring new entrants will be good for existing firms that will avoid competition. But it hard to see how it will prevent fraud or benefit patients and their families.
Don't let a medical emergency ruin your retirement. We explain why Medicare might not pay for cruise ship virus treatments and how to fill the coverage gap.
Learn who qualifies for Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge, when $50 Wegovy and Zepbound access begins, and key rules beneficiaries need to know before July 2026.
Hi, all. Planning for retirement next year. Looks like my social security and pension (both inflation-adjusted, a bit less for the pension) will cover my basic budget without the need to tap the 401k,...
Policymakers will have to decide among four basic LTSS models: Medicaid; Medicare; public insurance; or leaving people and their families to fend for themselves.
This is going to be a bit long. We are planning on getting LTC insurance, my wifes dad used his benefit and we have no kids. I am just not sure how to think about it. I conceptualize 3 different reaso...
Wish we all could see the future! Will be 70 later this year. Still working part time, started collecting SS at FRA. Divorced long ago, never really recovered financially. Work recently started a 401k...
The plan would shift much long-term care from Medicaid to Medicare. It would for anyone with a significant need for care but tie benefits amounts to income and assets.
Chris Orestis, founder & president of Retirement Genius, explains how to make more informed Social Security decisions. Social Security is one of the most important decisions in retirement. And yet, ma...
Does this seem like a good plan for my HSA? Retirement date is 2 years out. How do most people manage this? (I'll get a medigap plan which can't be deducted from a HSA) TIA for any feedback you can pr...
Hello. I (59F) have been trying to plan to retire early-ish for years. I would like to very much soon. I have tried to make my plans generally as fitting the circumstance at the time only to have the ...
The government ratings for nursing homes are volatile and have significant shortcomings, according to a recent study.
Concerns over debt, Social Security and Medicare are fueling a decline in confidence about retirement.
Specific groups of retirees will have to pay higher premiums in 2017.
Here’s how to find a lower cost Medicare prescription drug plan.
Many retirees are eligible for a higher rated Medicare Advantage plan that costs less.
Medicare Part B premiums could double to about $5,000 annually per beneficiary in 2035, according to a new report.
I'm still working, born in 1959, and making more than I have in my top 35 years, so working still is going to be bonus additional money. Has anyone ever done this before? Everyone I know retired and s...
Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.
The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare Part A seem likely to run out of money faster than was projected last year, the Congressional Budget Office estimates.
Confused about Medigap? Here are 20 simple, essential facts to understand Medicare Supplement plans, costs, and how they fill the gaps in your coverage.
Context: USA couple. We plan to retire at around 60 years old, with no employer paid health care after that date. But, having been employed in tech, I've been a reasonably high earner in a low cost of...
Tuesday, April 07 - Monday, April 13, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 19 25 comments Retired folks: Best time of year to save money on home improvement projects? Top Comments score com...
While the Lower 48 shift to private plans, Alaska is proving that original Medicare can still deliver high-quality care at the edge of the world.
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, Social Security timing, and the enrollment mistakes that follow you permanently. The post Social Security and Medicare Decisions That Can Cost You for Life ap...
I am not yet retired but getting my ducks in order. I am a NYS teacher. If I retire at 62 I need to pay for my own insurance until Medicare at 65. The school’s health insurance for both my husband and...
Nationwide, hospitals and other providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and of losing trusted doctors.
In this episode, Roger Whitney breaks down essential elements you need to consider before and during retirement. From understanding inflation risks to strategic asset reallocation, this episode offers...
Trump administration is considering auto-enrollment for Medicare enrollees in Medicare Advantage. This suggests a preference for the program over traditional Medicare.
This post is a follow-up to our post of July 2, 2025. In that post, we talked about the possibility of future Social Security benefit cuts and how you can use the Actuarial Financial Planner to estima...
We are retired and want to spend $250,000 a year, but once Medicare and Social Security start, we'll need less. Are we nuts?
I know some retirees end up spending a fair amount of well-earned money at the start of retirement, living Big Adventure dreams. A month in Greece and Turkey. Buying an RV and spending a year or two o...
First of all, I was very happy to find this subReddit last year, it has been a very helpful and comforting place as I planned (and re-planned) my own retirement. My last day will be end of June, I tol...
New login rules at Medicare.gov can cause problems.
Most people think retirement begins the day they turn in their notice. In reality, retirement begins much earlier than that. It begins the moment you stop depending on your employer for everything. In...
From municipal bonds to Roth conversions — take our quiz to find out if you know which income streams push you into higher Medicare brackets.
Here's how overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans are driving up Part B costs for every Medicare beneficiary.
I am mostly a D.I.Y. investor at age 62 and with retirement on the horizon, I am trying to plan as much of that as I can. I do not have a date in mind, although as it relates to SS benefits, I would l...
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around how the recent legislation could affect retirement income, especially when it comes to taxes, Medicare premiums, and withdrawals. A few things I keep coming bac...
Steve Chen sits down with Mark Miller to unpack the biggest changes hitting Social Security and Medicare right now. The post Podcast 109: Social Security & Medicare: What’s Changing and What It Means ...
Discover the federal protections (one expires on April 1) and state-level hurdles you’ll face when switching from Medicare Advantage back to original Medicare.
Analysis of 190 Medicare Advantage plans finds most new supplemental benefits rarely offered, due to cost, overlap with Medicare, and quality incentives.
Older founders are three times more likely to succeed than 30-year-olds. Here's how to leverage your expertise while navigating the "Medicare gap" and self-employment taxes.
A well-intentioned tax move can push retirees over a Medicare income threshold, leading to thousands in unexpected annual premiums. Here's how advisors avoid these costs.
? Show Notes Wade Pfau, author of The Retirement Planning Guidebook and creator of the Retirement Income Style Awareness (RISA®) assessment joins Roger for a wide-ranging conversation on the big quest...