Sep 01 Medicare won’t cover a procedure I need. Can I get private insurance? By Philip Moeller If Medicare won't cover a procedure you need, what are your options?… Continue reading
Aug 24 Column: Will increasing longevity change the way you live? By Philip Moeller We already are seeing a sustained deferral of marriage and childbearing decisions until later ages. If you knew you were going to live to 100, how would it affect the way you live your life?… Continue reading
Aug 17 Why doesn’t Medicare cover more for physical therapy? By Philip Moeller Is it not more fiscally responsible to spend a few thousand dollars on physical therapy now rather than spend tens of thousands of dollars later?… Continue reading
Aug 03 What Clinton and Trump propose for Social Security and Medicare By Philip Moeller What's in store for Social Security and Medicare?… Continue reading
Jul 20 How selling a home may affect what you pay for Medicare By Philip Moeller Watch out for this gotcha. Continue reading
Jul 13 Is there any relief for astronomical drug costs? By Philip Moeller Medicare is prevented by law from negotiating with drug companies over their prices. In recent years, the price tag for people who must take expensive new drugs has risen at an alarming rate. Continue reading
Jul 11 After 19 seasons, 5-time NBA champion Tim Duncan retires By Dan Cooney Tim Duncan, a five-time NBA champion and 15-time all-star with the San Antonio Spurs, called it quits Monday after 19 seasons. Continue reading
Jul 10 Women more likely than men to face poverty during retirement By Adam Allington, Associated Press During their working years, women tend to earn less than men, and when they retire, they're more likely to live in poverty. Continue reading
Jun 01 My Medicare only provides minimal coverage out of state. What should I do? By Philip Moeller For Medicare recipients who go back and forth between living in two states, getting comprehensive health care coverage can be tricky. Continue reading
May 31 The best insurance policy on Earth: waiting until 70 to take Social Security By Paul Solman Viewing Social Security as an investment is economically blockheaded. Instead, think of Social Security as an insurance policy. Continue reading