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Wave Good-Bye to the Donut Hole and Other Changes to Medicare in 2020, Ep # 113 Nov 11, 2019

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Have you heard about the coming changes to Medicare in 2020? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today, we'll say good-bye to the donut-hole and take a look at other relevant changes to the retiree health insurance program. Then in the retirement headline segment, I cover a Forbes article that highlights a proposal on lowering […]

The Importance of Having Friends in Retirement, Ep # 112 Nov 04, 2019

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You may not have considered the importance of having friends in retirement, but they add more than just social value to your life. On the Retirement Headlines portion of the show, I read from a Forbes article that discusses the value of having an active social life in retirement. You'll learn why an active social […]

It's Roth Conversion Season, Ep #111 Oct 28, 2019

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It's Roth conversion season! What does that mean for you, and how can you take advantage of the current tax cuts to get the most out of your money? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today Radio we'll get down and dirty with Roth IRA's and find out what happens if you earn even $1 […]

Are Health Sharing Plans Worth the Risk? Ep #110 Oct 21, 2019

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Have you considered a medi-share or health sharing plan in retirement? Shary asks why I've never mentioned them before. So on this episode, I open up and share what a health sharing ministry is and how I feel about them. Our second listener question comes from Don who asks about owning company stock in retirement. […]

Will a Trump Impeachment Crash Your Retirement? Ep # 109 Oct 14, 2019

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If you turn on the cable news there is only one thing you will hear about: the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump. This is not a political show. I don't discuss politics on this show or in my practice. But we do need to discuss the impeachment possibility because you need to be prepared […]

Annuities for Retirees: Are They a Good Option? Ep #108 Oct 07, 2019

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Are annuities for retirees a good option? Nes wants to learn more about annuities and how they work. But before I answer that question, first Bruce asks how he can calculate his exact social security benefits. If you have a question for me that you would like answered on the show, you can email me […]

What is the Best Choice of Health Insurance Before Medicare? Ep #107 Sep 30, 2019

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If you have been thinking of retiring early, you know that one of the biggest factors is health insurance before Medicare. One listener asks whether Obamacare or COBRA would be the best option. Another listener writes in with a question about investing his home equity in the stock market. You'll hear my responses to these […]

How to Use the Bucket Strategy for Retirement, Ep #106 Sep 23, 2019

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Do you understand how to use the bucket strategy for retirement? One listener has a question about how to use the bucket strategy and whether or not it is too conservative. I also answer another listener question about the 5-year rule for Roth conversions. And finally, we discuss a retirement headline about the shift from […]

Retirement Lessons from a 4-Hour Commute, Ep # 105 Sep 16, 2019

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What retirement lessons can you learn from a 4-hour daily commute? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today I share an article I found on CNBC. The article isn't directly about retirement but there are lessons we can learn from it that apply to life and retirement. I also answer a listener question about Roth […]

How to Protect Yourself Against a Social Security Scam, Ep # 104 Sep 09, 2019

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Do you know what to do if you fall victim to a Social Security scam? In the Retirement Headlines segment, we'll discuss a recent Market Watch article that shares some excellent tips for protecting yourself against social security scams and advice on how to minimize the damage if you fall victim to one. But before […]

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