19 stories tagged #Medicare

  1. Retiring with School-Age Kids: A Growing Financial Challenge
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    Retiring with School-Age Kids: A Growing Financial Challenge

    More Americans are retiring with dependent children. Financial planners weigh in on the costs, from college to health insurance.

    3d ago 1 min read
  2. Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors
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    Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors

    New research shows higher asthma and COPD revisit rates and increased pneumonia mortality after PE hospital acquisitions.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. Your Health App Could Be Undermining Your Care
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    Your Health App Could Be Undermining Your Care

    New research reveals that low digital health literacy among seniors causes missed appointments and delayed care due to confusing portals and privacy fears.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. The $172,500 Retirement Blind Spot: Bridging the Pre-Medicare Gap
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    The $172,500 Retirement Blind Spot: Bridging the Pre-Medicare Gap

    For many, the cost of health insurance between retirement at 63 and Medicare at 65 is a financial blind spot. Strategies to bridge that gap.

    last wk. 2 min read
  5. 7 Medical Tests Seniors Can Safely Skip, According to Experts
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    7 Medical Tests Seniors Can Safely Skip, According to Experts

    Leading medical groups advise against certain routine tests for those over 65. Discover which procedures may cause more harm than good.

    last wk. 2 min read
  6. HSA Inheritance Could Be a Tax Bomb for Heirs. Here’s How to Defuse It
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    HSA Inheritance Could Be a Tax Bomb for Heirs. Here’s How to Defuse It

    Health Savings Accounts offer triple tax advantages, but leaving them to non-spouse heirs triggers immediate income tax. Learn strategies to minimize the burden.

    2w ago 2 min read
  7. Retirees Spend Nearly $8,000 Annually on Healthcare
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    Retirees Spend Nearly $8,000 Annually on Healthcare

    U.S. households 65+ spend $7,799 per year on healthcare, accounting for 12.7% of total spending.

    2w ago 1 min read
  8. Scammers Are Targeting Your 65th Birthday: Here’s Your Month-by-Month Defense Plan
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    Scammers Are Targeting Your 65th Birthday: Here’s Your Month-by-Month Defense Plan

    A month-by-month guide for affluent Americans turning 65 to protect against data brokers and scammers targeting Medicare eligibility.

    2w ago 2 min read