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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15

Category: Medicare

Sept. 25, 2024 — The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period starts Oct. 15. This is when people on Medicare can review and change their plans without penalty. When’s the Medicare Open Enrollment Period? Every year, Medicare’s open enrollment period is October 15 – December 7. What’s the Medicare Open Enrollment…

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Published on September 25, 2024
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Instant Poll: Where to on Your Favorite Cruise

Category: Travel

Sept. 24, 2024 — This is our second poll on that ever-popular retirement activity – cruises. Last week we asked you to vote on your favorite cruise line (ocean or river), this week’s is on your favorite cruise destination (where you’ve been or most want to visit). We will report…

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Published on September 24, 2024
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Living Alone: What Is Your Plan Going Forward

Category: Retirement Planning

Sept 23, 2024 — About a third of people aged 50 or more live alone, according to the AARP. That is a lot of people who can’t rely on a spouse or roommate as they age. So what is their plan going forward? The best advice is to start thinking…

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Published on September 22, 2024
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What Is Your Worst State for Retirement?

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

September 18, 2024 — “What is the worst state for retirement?” This is one of those questions with a frustrating answer – it all depends. Despite what some list you see on the Internet might say, the reality is that while there are many states that would be “worst” for…

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Published on September 18, 2024
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What Is Your Favorite Cruise Line?

Category: Travel

Vote Now! September 16, 2024 — Going on a cruise is one of the most popular experiences for retirees of all ages. But there are so many cruise lines, and they go to so many places, river cruises and ocean cruises – which one is the best for you? To…

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Published on September 15, 2024
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Bucket List: Iceland’s Natural Wonders

Category: Bucket Lists

A Bucket list trip to Iceland September 10, 2024– Iceland is both a cold country, and one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world. It is the perfect place for a retirement trip. This giant island country in the North Atlantic attracts tourists from all over the world to…

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Published on September 9, 2024
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Lawyer Loses His Retirement Savings in “Government Investigation” Scam

Category: Financial and taxes in retirement

Sept. 1, 2024 –You could write a best seller on the ingenious ways criminals use to steal money from people, especially those over 60. These crooks capitalize on a sense of trust to drain senior retirement accounts with ploys like asking for help on stamping out corruption, or rescuing a…

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Published on August 31, 2024
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Part D Out of Pocket Limit Reduced to $2000 in 2025: Part D Premiums Could Rise

Category: Medicare

August 28, 2024 — People enrolled in Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage are getting some really good news, and some not so bad news. The biggest changes will go into effect in 2025. They were made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023, which passed without any Republican…

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Published on August 27, 2024
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What You Should Know Before You Retire in Florida

Category: Best Retirement Towns and States

August 27, 2024 — Florida is definitely one of the most popular states for retirement – and for people of all ages. It was the second fastest growing state in 2023, and had the highest rate of net immigration (more people moving in than out) in the nation in 2022.

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Published on August 26, 2024
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How to Fix Social Security Poll Results: You’ve Got Opinions!

Category: Social Security

“See Presidential Positions (below)“. August 15, 2024 — Thanks to everyone who voted in last week’s poll on the best way to fix Social Security. The good news is that you seem willing to make some sacrifices to make it happen, not just throw the burden onto someone else.

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Published on August 14, 2024
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