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Facts About Medicare Open Enrollment

Facts About Medicare Open Enrollment How much do you know about the different coverage options?  Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7. If you are enrolling in Medicare for the first time, give yourself plenty of time. You may discover that it is much more complex than an employer-sponsored group health plan.1 When you enroll in Medicare, you pay multiple premiums for multiple types of coverage (Parts A and B, as well as the Part D [...]

By |2020-10-08T13:22:52-04:00October 8th, 2020|Healthcare|Comments Off on Facts About Medicare Open Enrollment

Who is Your Trusted Contact?

Who Is Your Trusted Contact? This vital investment account question should be answered sooner rather than later. Investment firms have a new client service requirement. They must now ask you if you would like to provide the name and information of a trusted contact.1 You do not have to supply this information, but it is encouraged. The request is made with your best interest in mind – and to lower the risk of someone crooked attempting to make investment decisions [...]

By |2020-10-08T13:17:31-04:00September 28th, 2020|Personal Finance|Comments Off on Who is Your Trusted Contact?

The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers

The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers Should you withdraw and reinvest your retirement plan money while you are still on the job? Did you know you might be able to take some or all of the money in your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it over into another type of retirement account? Were you aware that you could do this while you are still working for your current employer – without any withholding or early [...]

By |2020-09-18T10:09:10-04:00September 14th, 2020|IRA Rollover|Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers

College Funding Options

College Funding Options You can plan to meet the costs through a variety of methods. How can you cover your child’s future college costs? Saving early (and often) may be key for most families. Here are some college savings vehicles to consider. 529 college savings plans. Offered by states and some educational institutions, these plans allow you to save up to $15,000 per year for your child’s college costs without having to file an I.R.S. gift tax return. A married [...]

By |2020-08-28T14:18:26-04:00August 28th, 2020|College Savings, Savings and Investing|Comments Off on College Funding Options

Eldercare Choices in the COVID-19 Era

Eldercare Choices in the COVID-19 Era Exploring your extended care options may be wise at this time. 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 of a semi-private room in a nursing home is now $90,000. A single-occupancy room may cost over $100,000 a year.1 While you could [...]

By |2020-08-07T14:43:37-04:00August 7th, 2020|Eldercare, Healthcare, Personal Finance|Comments Off on Eldercare Choices in the COVID-19 Era
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