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Medicare is not always the most straightforward to understand, and associated costs are often a key factor when starting or re-enrolling in a Medicare plan. When you begin researching your Medicare options and enroll in Medicare, it can be difficult to decipher exactly how much everything will ...

Medicare Advantage plans (MA / MAPD’s) are one of the most common Medicare plan enrollments among seniors. As of 2023, Medicare Advantage plans have 30.8 million individuals enrolled, constituting over half (51%) of the eligible Medicare population. Given their popularity among older adults, ...

Original Medicare covers many medically necessary medical services that one would need; however, at the same time, Medicare doesn’t cover everything, and seniors may find themselves paying out of pocket or obtaining additional medical insurance to cover certain services. It can be challenging to ...

Are you wondering if now is the right time to purchase that annuity you’ve been considering? You are not alone, and timing plays a crucial role in purchasing and using an annuity as a wealth-building tool for future financial success. It affects your investment amount, potential gains, and the ...

Taking a trip can be a fun and exciting time, however the preparations before leaving for a small or grand adventure can be a bit stressful. From travel and lodging plans, to-do-lists, checklists and itineraries there is a lot of work to do. One area of preparation that often goes overlooked is ...

When you are starting Medicare or reviewing your plan options during the Annual Election Period there is a lot to consider. One of the biggest decisions you will make is what type of Medicare coverage is right for you, with the two most popular options being original medicare with or without a ...

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP), which occurs annually from January 1 to March 31, is a time for Medicare Advantage plan members to adjust their existing plan or switch back to Original Medicare. The changes permitted during this period are similar to the broader Medicare ...

For most people, the earliest you start your Medicare is the first day of the month you turn 65. But the information gathering process starts long before that. Some individuals seek out information several years before they actually sign up for Medicare, whether to properly prepare financially for ...

Maintaining existing interests and developing new hobbies is an integral part of staying healthy for seniors and retirees. The mental health benefits alone can be huge, including increased happiness, improved life satisfaction, and decreased depressive symptoms. Trying a new hobby can be especially ...