Walk Away Your Worries

Despite what treadmill manufactures want you to believe, you don’t need to spend a dime to feel better and lose weight, too. (more…)

Understanding Medicare Annual Election Period

The Difference Between Plan F and Plan GAs most Medicare recipients know, October 15 to December 7 is the Medicare Annual Election Period. During this time, you may make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug plan. Any changes made during this time will take effect on January 1. (more…)

Medicare is not Free

Nine Things to Know About Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)Many people, both young and old, are surprised to learn that Medicare is not free. Though many of us have paid into Medicare for 40 years or more, we still pay for Medicare benefits whether we use them or not. This is the reason I get upset when I hear people call Medicare an entitlement program for seniors. (more…)

Medicare and Foreign Travel

Medicare and Foreign TravelLife is good! You’re enjoying your retirement. You have original Medicare along with a Medicare supplement plan and a Part D prescription drug plan. Medically all your bases are covered and you’ve decided that now would be a great time to take that dream vacation. Does Europe tempt you? How about Tahiti? A Caribbean cruise aboard luxury liner? (more…)