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Jun 07

What’s the best place to retire? Keep these factors in mind before settling down

By Philip Moeller

Location will become a more significant variable in later-life decisions. Here are several factors to consider when deciding where to settle down for your retirement years.

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May 31

What do you need to know about successful aging and retirement?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare and Social Security are of critical importance in enabling older Americans to age in good physical and financial health. To support these broader goals, “Ask Phil” is expanding its mission to include your other questions about successful aging.

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May 24

What options do seniors have for in-home care?

By Philip Moeller

As the number of Americans in their 80s and 90s continues to soar, the shortage of in-home care solutions will only become worse.

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May 23

Who are the winners and losers in Trump’s budget proposal?

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press

The poor and the disabled are big losers in President Donald Trump's $4.1 trillion budget proposal while the Pentagon is a big winner.

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May 23

WATCH: Democrats criticize Trump’s budget proposal

By Associated Press

Democrats have already voiced strong opposition to the plan, and even Republicans are wary of the political dangers in Trump's draconian cuts.

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May 22

President Trump’s budget proposal includes huge cuts to food stamps

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

President Donald Trump's budget would drive millions of people off of food stamps, part of a new wave of spending cut proposals that already are getting panned by lawmakers in both parties on Capitol Hill.

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May 19

If I’m healthy, do I really need a Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan?

By Philip Moeller

While you are healthy now, Medicare is about insuring a “future” you who is not going to be nearly so healthy.

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May 17

Column: Getting Social Security shouldn’t disqualify you from using a health savings account

By Philip Moeller

While many seniors understand the logic that HSAs and Medicare are incompatible, they simply do not understand why drawing Social Security benefits also triggers the ban on continuing to make pre-tax HSA contributions.

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May 11

We can’t afford my spouse’s inpatient rehab treatment. What are our options?

By Philip Moeller

Journalist Phil Moeller answers that question and more in his weekly column, "Ask Phil."…

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May 04

Can employers make you rely on Medicare and drop their insurance?

By Philip Moeller

Is it legal for employers to pressure their employees to drop workplace health insurance? Phil Moeller answers that question and more in his weekly column, Ask Phil.

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