Medicare Tug-of-War

Medicare Tug-of-War

There are some benefits of joining a Medicare Advantage plan. However, there could be some disadvantages depending on your health and mobility. Having to stay “in network” is one of the drawbacks if you travel a good bit or want total freedom your choice of doctors. ...
Insurance Glossary

Insurance Glossary

Insurance can be intimidating.  Jokes about avoiding insurance salesmen are many.  The joke seems to poke fun at a salesman who is “pushing” a product you don’t want to buy.  The fact is more likely it is a product you don’t understand. Insurance can be confusing; a...
Liver Awareness

Liver Awareness

Your liver may be underappreciated.  The fact is your liver functions like your body’s engine. It drives many of the body’s critical systems.  Unfortunately, it can be easily overlooked. The reality is that when your liver stops and breaks down, your body does too. ...
Helping Your Senior

Helping Your Senior

While there is no such thing as a “typical” senior, as they age, there are a few basic lifestyle things a family or friend can do to make their lives more comfortable. Nearly 15 million older adults in the U.S. live alone, many feeling that they would be a burden on...
The Spendthrift Trust

The Spendthrift Trust

Of course, you love your grandchildren, but you wish they were more “mature” in their decision-making.  You want to leave them part of your estate, but you are concerned that they will “blow it” on the vagaries of youth rather than investing it for the types of assets...
National Cholesterol Education Month

National Cholesterol Education Month

September is National Cholesterol Education Month.  Its purpose is to shine a light on a silent condition that has no symptoms but can lead to heart disease through the blocking of your arteries. High cholesterol is often underappreciated as a significant health risk....