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Courtesy of Medicare Rights Center's feature, "@Dear Marci"
Dear Marci,
I enrolled in Medicare about six months ago. My friend told me that the Fall Open Enrollment Period for Medicare is coming up. What is Fall Open...
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By Daniel Short of Simply Seniors
For 2021 there are still many unknowns that exist for Medicare beneficiaries as to their expected 2021 premiums, deductibles and other possible costs.
It is no secret that each year the costs...
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By T Michele Walker
I hit a milestone the other day: I received my Social Security statement listing the different retirement amounts I’ll receive when I’m 62 or if I wait and retire at age 67. It’s...
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By Rebecca Fending
It’s that time of year again: Medicare Open Enrollment period. Each year from October 15 to December 7, current Medicare users are able to compare and switch their Medicare plans, if wanted. New users are able to enroll during...
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This article was updated on September 11, 2023
By Leslie L. Megyeri
Research by Ashley Whillans of Harvard Business School found that money can buy happiness, including more free time to do things you want and like to do. Achieving happiness...
From Family Features
Over the past year, most people have noticed how truly unpredictable life can be. While it's impossible to predict what the next few months have in store, practicing a few fundamental financial skills can help you and...
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By David Novak
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s the ideal time to give your financial health an examination. Taking care of the little details now can save a lot of pain and heartache...
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By Susan Goldfein
Ah, October: Columbus Day, Halloween, the World Series and for those of us who are late-middle-aged, the start of Medicare open enrollment season and worry about The Donut.
If your age is at, or exceeds, the speed...
By David Lukić
This article was updated on September 9, 2023
Scams against older adults are on the rise, and also becoming more creative. With millions still falling victim each year, there's no sign of the trend stopping and many cases...
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By Daniel Short of Simply Seniors
Day after day, we learn about readers who have been mislead about Medicare and how it works. They have been convinced they needed to buy things that were not in their...
