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How to optimize Medicare for those who have served in the military
How can active-duty, veteran, or retired military servicemen get the most from their healthcare benefits? Find out in this article.
Debunking the top myths and misconceptions about Medicare
Does Medicare cover long-term care? Is it as good as employer group insurance? Here are the answers to the top questions from advisers and clients.
How to effectively use health savings accounts for health care in retirement
A Health Savings Account is one of the best ways to have retirement cash-flow that is excluded from Medicare's equation.
Medicare, reverse mortgages and the complexities of retirement planning
There is a critical nexus between financial advising, tax planning and health care planning that is more and more important in today's world.
How reverse mortgages can help stave off Medicare surcharges
While we were reveling in New Year’s festivities, Medicare ushered in a new income scale as the basis…
How to minimize Medicare surcharges with life insurance and annuities
Advisers may consider several retirement planning options with clients that do not create unnecessarily high Medicare surcharges.
How to help clients minimize the sting of 2016 Medicare premium rates
Beneficiaries who can't avoid an increase can still find ways to manage through the hike.
Hedging against triple whammy of Medicare price hikes
The price tag for Medicare is expected to swell dramatically Jan. 1 as the result of several factors.
How to shop smart during Medicare annual enrollment
This is the time of year when everyone on Medicare can reevaluate features of their plans to see if they're getting the best coverage at the best price.
Worst-case scenario for Medicare premium hike in 2016
Medicare premiums have been rising twice as fast as Social Security COLAs.
Maximize an HSA to fund Medicare and other health expenses
Use the hat trick of tax-free cash for retirement care.
Dealing with Medicare as an expat: When and how to enroll
The right strategy will help clients avoid penalties that can last a lifetime.
What same-sex couples should know about Medicare
More gay couples than ever will have access to Medicare benefits, but certain rules apply.
Big change coming soon for high income Medicare beneficiaries
Buried in the new “Doc Fix” law are provisions that will adversely affect some folks on Medicare
How will Medicare coverage travel with clients this summer?
Help your clients prepare for that bon voyage by letting them know how they can travel and use Medicare.
Little-used adjustment may bring big savings
There are many ways people are overpaying and leaving money on Medicare's table.
When to disenroll from Medicare
If clients fit the requirements, now is the time for them to take action and reduce unnecessary medical spending and hassles
Health care costs can sink a retirement plan
Advisers need to get ahead of the 'other' retirement crisis and plan for likely expenses.
Last-minute tips for Medicare annual enrollment
Clients have until Dec. 7 to make choices for 2014
What happens to Medicare when you suspend Social Security bennies?
You don't lose your health care coverage -- unless you opt out.
