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Feeling lonely isn’t good for anyone. Recent studies show the connection between loneliness in elders and dementia risk. Families need a strategy to mitigate this risk....
In several of our recent posts, we have been touting the Actuarial Approach and its use of the Funded Status metric to measure household financial health. This is another one of those posts. One of my...
I will need at least one maybe both knees replaced according to my orthopedic and I prefer to hold off as long as possible. However I plan to retire in just under two years. Not sure if I should go ah...
Four strategies to keep health care costs from tanking your retirement, especially before Medicare kicks in....
This post is a follow-up to our post of February 13, 2025, How to Improve Decumulation Planning. Subsequent to that post, we received our copy of Retirement Planning Guidebook, by the preeminent retir...
A detox cleanse?? What is this, some sort of health blog now?! Nah, that’s only a small portion of what I like to talk about. However, one of the things I continue to strive for is to better mys...
Consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) plans are evolving — and fast. These plans are no longer just about covering doctor visits with low insurance premiums. They’re also becoming a key compo...
Cuts to vital programs for many seniors like Medicaid and SNAP are in the same bill in the House of Representatives as tax extensions for the wealthiest....
We’ve all heard the old adage: Money Talks. And when it comes to longevity, it’s practically screaming from the rooftops. ... Read more...
Retirement isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about time, health, and the life you want to live. Too many people delay retirement, chasing "one more bonus" or "one more year" without ...
If I don't continue at my current job, I'll need health insurance for approximately 1-1.5 years until Medicare is an option at 65. Cobra is expensive, so what have others here with perhaps similar sit...
Caregiver stress is real. Here are five techniques to protect your health and happiness while caring for a loved one....
Fewer couples are combining their bank accounts. But that trend may not promote partners’ overall financial health, experts say....
Retirement income plans often don't include late-in-life health or long-term care expenses. Here's how to cover for the unplanned withdrawals to pay for those....
The consequences of burnout extend beyond the emotional toll; they also raise questions about disability insurance's role with mental health. The post Mental Health, Physician Burnout, and Disability ...
With the banning (and subsequent unbanning) of a certain app in the wake of the President’s inauguration, there was much ... Read more...
These places to retire overseas have high-quality health care....
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....
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Appetite-suppressing medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepboundare reshaping more than waistlines — they’re transforming personal budgets, food habits, and even the economy....
I was watching a video on baby boomer regrets. One of the regrets was not taking care of their health. We were fortunate in that we don't have any chronic illnesses which I believe is in part due to w...
I want to inform all members that AARP has been getting large donations from United Healthcare it’s why we received encouragement to get united healthcare Medicare. There should be no conflict o...
Expect to pay more as you age. We've got solutions for how to cover these costs, which can exceed $1,000 per month in your 60s....
I know many people deal with health issues long before they retire. I’m 70 and have been blessed with good health (no prescriptions, no hospital stays since birth)… until last weekend. Wi...
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....
Are there many retirees that are concerned about buying health care on the ACA , if the subsidies expire at the end of 2025? What will happen to people with pre-existing conditions? How will retired p...
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...
I am retiring at the end of the year at age 60. I had hoped to continue our health insurance (Excellus Simply Blue Plus Platinum) through my employer by doing consulting for them in 2025. Just found o...
This year my family switched from our EPO health insurance plan to a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA)....
Medicare supplement G provides health coverage during overseas travel. There is a $250 deductible and it provides 80% coverage. Has anyone had experience with any claims for this coverage? I’m c...
AI is becoming more prevalent in healthcare. A new tool for helping families with a member who has dementia is now available from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America....
Health care advisory experts can secure substantial financial benefits for HNW clients while providing a value-added service for wealth managers and family offices....
What is a Health Savings Account? Explore 4 ways it saves you money and why you might want to use one for retirement savings. The post What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? And, Why It’s a Gre...
I've been reading reddit and other social media about the assassination of United Healthcare's CEO. Murder is wrong. However, many people are so angry at United Healthcare and are expressing their ang...
I am 61 years old. I retired in 2023 and receive a pension. As part of that pension I am allowed to, and do, pay for the same health insurance that I was getting as an employee. The difference is I mu...
It's no secret that healthcare planning changes in retirement. In this episode we discuss planning a for Medicare, long term care and variety of related topics. Glenn is available for in person and on...
Since retiring seven years ago, I’ve noticed that eating out at restaurants, whether an inexpensive $2 Taco Tuesday, a neighborhood Vietnamese eatery, or a pricier white-tablecloth Italian resta...
Health savings accounts could be the most underutilized wealth-building tool out there. Here’s who should use them and how to maximize their benefits....
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 ...
Health insurance is one of the most complex and aggravating topics for both consumers and providers in the US. Speak with anyone based outside the US and they all will comment about how much better th...
We meet many people who are in a position to retire early. But when they think about healthcare in retirement and not being eligible for Medicare until age 65, they feel stuck, even though they’...
Early retirement has unique financial planning challenges, particularly regarding health insurance and tax strategies. For people who retire before age 65, the challenge of finding affordable and adeq...
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....