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Review Your Medicare Coverage To Prepare for Changes

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

Whether you just started Medicare this year or have been on Medicare for several years, it’s probably no surprise that things can change often. In fact, premiums, plan benefits and more can change from year to year. This is why it’s so important to review your medicare coverage so you can ...

Who Should Buy Life Insurance?

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

Life insurance is a complex subject that can seem intimidating at first. As a young and healthy individual, it’s easy to put off purchasing life insurance. However, it’s important to consider buying a life insurance plan before you actually need it. There are many different benefits that come with ...

Benefits of Working with a Medicare Broker

Blog Author: John Demko

Navigating Medicare can be overwhelming. Understanding the enrollment periods, the difference between a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Advantage plan and the varying coverage options can be a challenge. Doing it all on your own can feel like a confusing uphill battle. Fortunately, there are ...

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Does Medicare Cover Long-Term Care?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

Recent studies estimate that at least 70% of older adults aged 65 years and older will require long-term care at some point. Long-term care costs vary throughout the country, but according to the annual Cost of Care Survey from insurance company Genworth, estimates that the average yearly cost for ...

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Are Annuities a Good Investment for Retirement Planning?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

Retirement planning should be an essential aspect of each individual’s life. The timing and tactics are often quite varied. Still, it is something that every person needs to make an effort to accomplish throughout their working years to ensure that they can live a happy and comfortable life in ...

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What’s the Difference: Insurance Agent vs Insurance Broker

Blog Author: John Demko

Understanding the roles of insurance agents and brokers is significant when it comes to insurance. These terms are often used interchangeably, which can be confusing. You might be wondering if they do the same thing, how are they different? And most importantly, which one should you use to help you ...

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How Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

As we age, it’s common for our senses to be less sharp than they once were. You may have a more challenging time reading the text in your novel, or you might find yourself asking the grandkids to repeat what they said for the 3rd time. If your hearing is starting to cause complications in your ...

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How to Compare Medicare Plans

Blog Author: John Demko

When it’s time to sign up for Medicare, there is a lot of information to take in. Signing up for Original Medicare Parts A and B is typically a rather straightforward process, but when it comes to comparing and choosing a supplemental Medicare plan, there are many options, and it can quickly become ...

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 Are Medicare Plans Free?

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

When you hear something is free, you may say that it’s too good to be true! In some cases, it is; in others, it’s not. So, when it comes to Medicare plans, the question arises: Are there really free options available? While Medicare Advantage plans aren’t technically free, there are some with a $0 ...