This adviser coaches ex-NFL players on health insurance
Gina Downs does the blocking and tackling for retired athletes and their families when it comes to accessing medical and behavioral healthcare.
Medicare
Medicare premiums erode Social Security COLA in 2026
Rising Part B costs will absorb much of Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment — leaving less room in retirees' budgets.
How retirees can manage rising healthcare costs
A 65-year-old retiring in 2025 can expect to spend $172,500 on health care expenses throughout retirement, according to Fidelity.
Republicans want to impose work requirements for Medicaid
At least 13.7 million people would lose health insurance by 2034 as a result of the bill.
$1M in HSA is a rosy projection. But smaller savings still pay off
The estimate for the amount required for 65-year-old spouses is one of many from a study full of figures that advisers can use to highlight the value of HSAs.
How HSAs pay off in retirement — with caveats
A client's immediate health needs make saving their accounts until they're 65 or over a difficult endeavor, and the accounts carry some highly specific rules.
Is the 401(k) doing too much?
Health care costs. Student loans. Domestic abuse. Are retirement plans addressing too many problems at once?
Most seniors retire before age 65, study shows
Six out of 10 retirees leave the workforce earlier than they planned, according to a new Transamerica study. Here's why — and how advisors can help.
These common HSA mistakes can cost clients
Planners can help savers avoid higher taxes, IRS penalties and Medicare headaches by guiding them through the strict guidelines for the accounts.
Medicare cutting price of 64 drugs that outpaced inflation
President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act is expected to save taxpayers an estimated $237 billion over the next decade.
5 ways retirement changed in 2023
The year saw both progress and problems, from glitches in the Inflation Reduction Act to a controversial new rule for advisers.
Inflation Reduction Act is causing ‘dramatic’ rise in Medicare premiums, experts say
For many seniors, Medicare Part D premiums will rise by 42% to 57% next year, new research shows. And experts say the reason is a law that was meant to reduce health care costs.
Rising drug prices dramatically outpace inflation, squeezing retirees
The rapidly rising cost of medicine is leaving inflation in the dust, new research shows. Here's how advisers can help retirees cope.
Food as medicine: This company delivers produce for Medicaid and Medicare members
Ashley Tyrner, founder and CEO of FarmboxRx, explains her drive to deliver fresh food to vulnerable populations.
Biden outlines budget proposal to keep Medicare solvent through 2050
His plan includes a tax hike on those with income greater than $400,000.
5 ways the Inflation Reduction Act could change life for retirees
American seniors lose much of their income to medical expenses. A new law aims to change that.
It’s never too early to start thinking about Medicare: Here’s what you should know
Corey Metzman, co-founder and chief operating officer at Medicare advisory company Chapter, explains the basics of Medicare.
Though millions are at risk for diabetes, Medicare struggles to expand prevention program
Out of an estimated 16 million Medicare beneficiaries whose excess weight and risky A1c level make them eligible, only 3,600 have participated since Medicare began covering the two-year Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.
How this startup helps minorities reach financial wellness
As communities begin to build back their finances after the pandemic, this company wants to close the gap in equitable lending.
Employees won’t understand their Medicare benefits come retirement
Employees need greater education about the resources available to them during their retirement years.
