Posts about medicare

Annual Tax Guide- A Guide to 2023 Tax Law Changes

2023 TAX GUIDE How to Prepare for Tax Season Presented by Marc Aarons Understand Where Your Federal Tax Dollars Go In this guide, we will explore where your tax dollars go, some of the ways tax filing may look different, and what you can do to prepare. Keep in mind, this guide is for informational […]

5 Retirement Concerns Too Often Overlooked

5 Retirement Concerns Too Often Overlooked Baby boomers entering their “second acts” should think about these matters. Provided by Marc Aarons   Retirement is undeniably a major life and financial transition. Even so, baby boomers can run the risk of growing nonchalant about some of the financial challenges that retirement poses, for not all are […]

Getting Disability Income

Getting Disability Income The facts about applying for SSDI and SSDI benefits. Provided by Marc Aarons   If you cannot work due to a disability, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). These federal government payments could offer you a degree of financial relief.1 Most SSDI recipients get paid between $700-1,400 per […]

Rehearsing for Retirement

Rehearsing for Retirement Try living as a “retiree” for a month or two before you commit to leaving your career.   Provided by Marc Aarons   Imagine if you could preview your retirement in advance. In a sense, you can. Financially and mentally, you can “rehearse” for the third act of your life, while still […]

Are You Retiring Soon?

Are You Retiring Within the Next 5 Years? What to focus on as the transition approaches  Provided by Marc Aarons   You can prepare for the transition years in advance. In doing so, you may be better equipped to manage anything unexpected that may come your way. How much monthly income will you need? Unfortunately, […]

Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment?

Enrollment period begins October 15.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins October 15 and ends December 7. During this time, current Medicare beneficiaries have the option to adjust their coverage for the coming year. Any changes to your plan will go into effect on January 1, 2022.1 This is an opportunity […]

How and When to Sign Up for Medicare

Breaking down the enrollment periods and eligibility. Provided by Marc Aarons  Medicare enrollment is automatic for some. For those receiving Social Security benefits, the coverage starts on the first day of the month you turn 65.1 If you are not receiving Social Security benefits at 65, you may be delaying until you reach full retirement […]

How Medigap Choices Have Changed

What you need to know about Plan F and Plan G.  Provided by Marc Aarons As many may recall, seniors who previously enrolled in Medicare are facing some changes. Medigap Plan F might not be sold after 2020 and Medigap Plan G will be undergoing some changes.1 These changes only impact new Medicare enrollees, however. […]

How Much Do You Really Know About Extended Care?

Separating some eldercare facts from eldercare myths. Provided by Marc Aarons How much does eldercare cost, and how do you arrange it when it is needed? The average person might have difficulty answering those two questions, for the answers are not widely known. For clarification, here are some facts to dispel some myths. True or […]

Eldercare Choices in the COVID-19 Era

Exploring your extended care options may be wise at this time. Provided by Marc Aarons Given the threat of COVID-19, seniors today may be considering their extended care alternatives with extra caution.1 In addition to health factors, the cost can be an issue. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the median annual cost […]