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It is a well-known fact that Baby Boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 per day. This generation of adults born between 1946 and 1964 represents about 20% of the world’s population. A fact that is not as well known is the rule about “when” to enroll in Medicare and the consequences and potential…

Now that we officially have entered a new decade, it is a great time to check a few things off the list that usually get put off during the year. Here are ten things to jump-start your year and eliminate the dread of unfulfilled “to-do” lists. Change the filters. This is an easy thing to…

Nearly 200 million Americans start their New Year with a carefully crafted list of well-intentioned resolutions according to research by the University of Scranton. Yet many, if not all resolutions, are forgotten or ditched by February. Many people choose not to make resolutions because of their past failure rate. According to INC., “Researchers say about…

The rising cost of healthcare leaves young adults of Generation Z (Gen Z) at risk of neglecting their health and saving for healthcare costs in retirement.  According to the Pew Research Center, Gen Z is described as the group of tweens to young adults in their early twenties born between the late 1990s to 2010.…

As October welcomes cooler climates and the changing of leaves, families begin the countdown to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. These dates are protected on the calendar as special times with family and friends. When planning for the holidays, there are some other important dates to remember that will have an impact throughout 2020. For…

If you’re looking for affordable healthcare and short-term insurance isn’t for you, there is another option. In 1993, Medi-Share was organized offering a formalized approach to healthcare sharing. Medi-Share households have saved and shared more than $2.6 billion in medical expenses since 1993, partnering with one of the nation’s largest provider networks to save members…

As an advisor specializing in options for individuals eligible for Medicare, one of the most common misunderstandings is “when” to enroll to avoid potential penalties. If you’re nearing age 65, you’re likely familiar with the junk mail phenomenon — a sea of confusing advertisements disguised as legitimate “government-sponsored” enrollment forms.  You may receive phone calls,…

In April of this year, the last of the new Medicare ID cards arrived from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). After years of discussion and planning implementation, new cards have been issued and mailed to those eligible for Medicare — age 65 and above or individuals who have been on disability for…

Short term health insurance plans, sometimes referred to as “catastrophic” plans, are growing in number since the government removed the mandate to have a qualifying health plan. If you live in “417-land,” you may already know the only qualifying health plan is Ambetter, available on the Health Insurance Marketplace (www.healthcare.gov). Pricing for Ambetter is usually…