Category Archives: Medicare

6 Proven Retirement Income Planning Strategies Beginning at Age 62

Published on January 17, 2022

There are six proven strategies for optimizing after-tax retirement income that can increase the longevity of one’s assets in retirement.

Did Your Medicare Part B Premium Increase 270% in 2016?

Published on January 26, 2016

Did your Medicare Part B premium increase 270% in 2016 from what you paid in 2015? Assuming that your health status hasn’t changed, how is that possible? What about the fact that there was no increase in Part B premiums for Social Security recipients since there was no cost-of- living increase for 2016 benefits? Medicare…

Are Healthcare Expenses Included in Your Retirement Plan?

Published on October 13, 2014

There are a lot of moving parts to consider when doing retirement planning. Healthcare expenses are an important consideration in this process.

Are You Depending on Medicare for Long-Term Care Coverage?

Published on May 6, 2013

Medicare wasn’t designed to handle significant long-term care expenses. Medicare only covers medically necessary care with the focus on medical acute care.

Will Your Medicare Premium Increase If You Do a Roth IRA Conversion? – Part 3

Published on July 19, 2010

if you do a Roth IRA conversion in 2010, it could increase your Medicare Part B premium amount for two years.

Will Your Medicare Premium Increase If You Do a Roth IRA Conversion? – Part 2

Published on July 12, 2010

Any income resulting from a Roth IRA conversion will be added to your other income to determine the amount of Medicare Part B monthly premium you will pay.

Will Your Medicare Premium Increase If You Do a Roth IRA Conversion? – Part 1

Published on July 5, 2010

Since the Medicare premium is an important consideration for anyone 65 or older evaluating a Roth IRA conversion, I am devoting three posts to this topic.