Retirement Income
Financial Tip: Using Installment Sales to Avoid Medicare IRMAA Surcharges
There's a sinister Medicare surcharge called IRMAA that hits when you sell appreciated assets. But there's a legal way around it.
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9 Signs You May Be Low in Vitamin D
Vitamin D is crucial for many body functions. Here are 9 key signs that you may be deficient in this essential vitamin.
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Why Am I Me? How Missed Opportunities Shape Who We Become
We've all had those woulda, shoulda, coulda moments. But those missed opportunities, good or bad, have made you...you!
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Turkey Time! How Thanksgiving Became America's Feast
From George Washington's first Day of Thanks to Lincoln's national holiday, discover how turkey became the star of America's Thanksgiving table.
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Success Story: How Sarah Unlocked $200K From Her Variable Annuity
Meet Sarah, a lively young grandmother who discovered she could keep her $2,700 monthly income while freeing up $200,000 for other dreams.
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Medicare@Work: Conquering the Medicare Maze
Just like getting lost in a corn maze can be strangely fun, Medicare doesn't have to be scary when you have the right guide.
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Your Medicare Premiums Went Up Again. Here's What Most People Don't Realize They Can Do About It.
Rate hikes don't mean you're stuck. One couple saved over $2,000 a year just by reviewing their options.
Medicare & Healthcare
Medigap Supplement Cancellations, Premium Refunds, and Social Security Letters
Forgot to cancel your Medigap Supplement after switching to Medicare Advantage? Here's how to get your premiums refunded and what those Social Security letters mean.
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Saving Your Life: The Importance of Medical Information Preparedness
A holiday conversation with ER nurses revealed a critical problem: most people can't quickly provide their medication list and doctor information during emergencies.
Medicare & Healthcare
What Changes Can Be Made During Medicare Open Enrollment?
Missed the Annual Enrollment Period? The Medicare Open Enrollment Period from January 1-March 31 still offers opportunities to adjust your coverage.
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Inheritance Planning
Your Kids Will Inherit Your Money. Are They Ready?
What to do when you love your kids but worry about how they'll handle an inheritance.
Retirement Income
Rethinking the 60/40 Portfolio: What Retirees Should Know Now
For decades, the 60/40 portfolio was retirement investing's gold standard. But market volatility has many retirees questioning its effectiveness.
Retirement Income
Retirement Income Planning in Las Vegas, Nevada: What You Need to Know
Nevada's zero state income tax gives Las Vegas retirees a head start most states can't touch. Here's how to build an income plan that takes full advantage.
Retirement Income
Retirement Income Planning in Scottsdale, Arizona: What You Need to Know
Scottsdale retirees have real tax advantages most states can't match. Here's how to build a retirement income plan that actually fits your life.
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Inheritance Planning
Your Kids Will Inherit Your Money. Are They Ready?
What to do when you love your kids but worry about how they'll handle an inheritance.
Inheritance Planning
The One Page That Overrides Your Entire Will
Your will says one thing. Your beneficiary form says another. The form wins every time.
Inheritance Planning
Maggie & Jim's Rough Waters: Why Document Organization Can't Wait
When Maggie's health declined in Alaska, their essential documents were 3,000 miles away in storage. Here's why document organization matters more than you think.
Lifestyle & Mindset
Your Grandson Just Had a Baby. Here's the Most Meaningful Gift You Can Give.
Beyond the baby shower gifts, here's how grandparents can create a legacy that lasts generations.