When I was about to depart for college, some of my friends went a different route. The “Gap-Year.” At the time, it felt a little self-indulgent to take a whole year to travel and “find myself” before embarking on true adulthood. What I found is that many of my friends found it transformative. Now as […]
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My Grandma’s Medicare Experience
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for people who are 65 years old or older, as well as those with certain disabilities or chronic conditions. While Medicare covers many healthcare costs, there are often gaps in coverage, leaving beneficiaries with out-of-pocket expenses. That’s where Medicare supplement plans, also known as Medigap, […]
What Should You Do When You Turn Age 59 ½
If you’re nearing the big 6-0, don’t fret too much about getting old. After all, 60 is the new 40, right? Minor stuff aside, there are also some real financial benefits to reaching age 59½. Here are four things to do when you turn 59½ that will help you explore new opportunities and build a […]
Get Back to Living Your Retirement
This morning I met with an existing client of mine whose wife will be turning 65 in October so we set up her Medicare plans today in about 30 minutes. The two of them live on the border of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach and close to the water. From what they’ve described, they are […]