How Do I Calculate My Taxable Retirement Income? Q: I turned age 69 and started Social Security benefits this year. For the 2021 tax year, I have earnings from a part time job, income from a modest private sector pe ...
Best Ways to Save: April/May 2021
Gardening Past 70— Try “No Dig” Garden Techniques Mary Johnson, editor Scientists are discovering that gardening is an excellent source of moderate to intense physical exercise that can help you lose weight and sta ...
Benefit Bulletin: March 2021
Can You Live On Social Security Alone? By Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board, TSCL Social Security was never designed to be the sole source of retirement income. It replaces around 40 percent of the average earn ...
Ask the Advisor: June 2020
Help! My Insulin Costs Skyrocketed. Health Plan Blames Covid-19! Q: My prescription for Lantus and blood pressure medicine has skyrocketed recently. When I called Humana, they said they are dealing with Covid-19, ...
Ask the Advisor: June 2019
Where Can We Find Help For Questions About Health Emergencies and Financing Nursing Homes? Q: Dad passed away a few years ago at age 90, after going to the emergency room during a health emergency and then spend ...
Q & A: June 2019
How Can My Grandmother Know When She’s Getting Treated By Non-Network Doctors? Q: My grandmother received a ridiculously high and unexpected medical bill (more than $13,000) after an emergency room visit, even though ...
Q & A: February/March 2019
Use Retirement Savings or Start Social Security Early to Cover Large Medical Expenses? Q: I will be 66 in April and still work at a small company. I get my healthcare through a Medicare Advantage plan. I’ve learned ...
Q & A: April 2018
Q: I understand that I can receive Social Security benefits while I’m still working. I’m 64 but my earnings are pretty modest. I have about $75,000 in savings and the mortgage on my home will be paid off later this ye ...
Benefit Bulletin: Complexity Means You May Be Missing Out On Benefits
Complexity Means You May Be Missing Out On Benefits The enormous complexity of our healthcare system is making people sicker and costing consumers more out-of-pocket than it otherwise should. When private health plan ...
Benefit Bulletin
What To Do When You Can’t Afford Your Drug Costs By Chairman Art "Coop" Cooper If your prescription drug costs are outgrowing your ability to pay for your medicine, look into Medicare’s “Extra Help” program. The p ...
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