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Retired With a Mortgage? Ask These 7 Questions Before Using Savings to Pay It Off
Paying off a mortgage can lower monthly retirement expenses, but don’t overlook taxes and liquidity. Make sure the payoff won’t…
Your Prescription Is Still Covered by Medicare — So Why Did the Price Suddenly Jump?
A Medicare Part D prescription can remain covered even when your price changes. Deductibles, drug tiers, coinsurance, pharmacy choice, and…
Before You Donate to Goodwill, Ask These 10 Questions — Your Stuff May Do More Good Somewhere Else
Goodwill is a convenient destination for unwanted belongings, but different donation options can produce very different results depending on what…
If You Become Incapacitated, Who Can Access Your Bank Account?
Incapacity does not automatically give an adult child access to a parent’s individual bank account. A durable financial power of…
Costco Is Launching Medicare Plans — Here’s What Seniors Need to Know Before Open Enrollment
Costco is entering the Medicare market in three states. Image depicts a Costco pharmacy location in Wharton, NJ, USA –…
The Social Security Question Married Couples Should Answer Before Either Spouse Claims
Married couples should look beyond their first Social Security checks. The higher earner’s claiming decision can also affect the income…
6 Expenses That Can Suddenly Cost More After One Spouse Dies
When one spouse dies, household income can drop much faster than household expenses. Housing, taxes, transportation, Medicare costs, and paid…
13 Cities Facing Serious Risks That Could Make You Think Twice About Moving There
Climate, natural hazards, infrastructure and affordability can all change the true cost of relocating to a new city. ThangNguyenPhoto/Shutterstock The…
Costco Is Getting Into Medicare — Here’s What Older Adults Should Know
Costco and SCAN Health Plan plan to introduce co-branded Medicare Advantage products in two states and a Medicare supplement plan…
3 Buffalo-Area Nursing Homes to Pay $9 Million After Admitting Medicaid and Medicare Fraud
Three Buffalo-area nursing homes admitted to submitting false information that inflated Medicaid reimbursement rates, including overstating rehabilitation needs during periods…
