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Hearing Aids, Dental Work and Glasses: 7 Health Costs Medicare Beneficiaries May Still Need to Budget For
Medicare beneficiaries may still face bills for dental care, hearing aids, routine vision care, prescriptions, and cost-sharing for covered services.…
Taking Several Medications After 65? These 7 Questions Are Worth Asking Your Pharmacist
Bring your pharmacist a complete list of prescriptions, OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements. A medication review can uncover interactions, side…
You Feel Fine at 65 — These 7 Health Checks Could Still Save You Money Later
Feeling healthy at 65 doesn’t eliminate the need for preventive care. Medicare covers many screenings that can identify health problems…
7 Everyday Habits After 60 That Could Be Costing You More in Medical Bills
Small routines involving exercise, medications, preventive care, vision, and home safety can affect health risks after 60. Medicare also covers…
Start With Bank Account, Cable, Internet and Cell Phone Fees, Plans, Bundles & ChargesEasy Ways to Clean Up Your Finances This Spring or Any Time of Year
by Julie Jaggernath Have you ever been surprised to find a dust bunny lurking in a corner? While it’s easy…
Could You Be Missing a Property Tax Break Just Because of Your Age?
Turning 65 can make homeowners eligible for property-tax exemptions, rebates, or other relief in some states and communities. Eligibility and…
Before You Buy a Walk-In Tub, Try These 6 Cheaper Bathroom Safety Upgrades
A safer bathroom doesn’t always require a full remodel. Grab bars, nonslip surfaces, better lighting, and the right bathing equipment…
A Medicare Caller Knows Your Name and Address — Giving One More Detail Can Cost You Your Benefits
A caller knowing your name or address doesn’t prove they’re from Medicare. Medicare says beneficiaries should protect their Medicare number…
A Spouse Dies With Bills on Autopay — Which Payments Should You Stop First?
Don’t cancel every automatic payment immediately after a spouse dies. Separate unnecessary subscriptions from essential household bills, joint debts, insurance,…
Your Prescription Is Covered by Medicare — That Doesn’t Mean Every Pharmacy Charges the Same
A Medicare-covered prescription can have different out-of-pocket costs depending on the pharmacy you use. Check whether your plan has preferred…
