Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning: No matter your age on your income, it’s never too early to start planning for retirement.  Social Security is only a part of a comfortable retirement.  There are a multitude of retirement solutions to help you plan for a successful retirement.  Who better to help you plan for your retirement than the retirement experts who appear on FinStream videos, including Mr. Retirement, Robert Powell, CFP.  From Annuities, to insurance products, to IRA’s and 401k’s, FinStream TV has videos to help you plan for your retirement.  Watch these FinStream streaming videos for free to learn more about Retirement Planning. FinStream – Financial Intelligence.

Medicare

Medicaid Disenrollment

Medicaid Disenrollment

Medicaid Disenrollment: What happens if you've been disenrolled from Medicaid? Jae Oh discusses a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation finding Medicaid disenrollment is rising.

When to Stop HSA Contributions Before Medicare

When to Stop HSA Contributions Before Medicare

Marcia Mantell of Mantell Retirement Consulting joins Lily Hamson to discuss the ins and outs of stopping contributions to an HSA before enrolling in Medicare.

HHS Updates 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment Policies

HHS Updates 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment Policies

HHS Updates 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment Policies: Jae Oh, author of Maximize Your Medicare, explores the trend of rising payments to Medicare Advantage plans, which are private health insurance plans that provide Medicare benefits to seniors. Oh discusses the factors driving the growth in Medicare Advantage enrollment, including the plans' lower out-of-pocket costs, extra benefits, and provider networks. It also examines the recent increase in payments to Medicare Advantage plans and the potential impact on seniors, taxpayers, and the overall healthcare system. Oh concludes by noting that while Medicare Advantage plans may offer advantages for some beneficiaries, it's important to carefully consider the costs and benefits before enrolling in one.

The start age for RMDs has changed, but IRMAA remains the same.

The start age for RMDs has changed, but IRMAA remains the same.

The start age for RMDs has changed, but IRMAA remains the same. Medicare: what you can and can't do in Q1 of 2023. The start age for RMDs has changed, but IRMAA remains the same. Jae Oh discusses the effect the secure act has on RMDs.

From Medicare Advantage to Medicare & Medigap

From Medicare Advantage to Medicare & Medigap

Switching from Medicare Advantage to original Medicare and Medigap: Is it possible to switch from Medicare Advantage to original Medicare with a Medigap plan. The answer depends on a few things. Jae Oh, author of Maximize Your Medicare, explains.

Social Security

France's Retirement Age Increase Could Signal Future Changes for U.S. Retirement System

France's Retirement Age Increase Could Signal Future Changes for U.S. Retirement System

France's Retirement Age Increase Could Signal Future Changes for U.S. Retirement System: France's increase in retirement age from 62 to 64 could have implications for the United States, as both countries are facing an aging population and increased longevity. Social Security is the primary federal program for retirees in the US, but the trust fund is projected to run a deficit in about 10 years. There has been discussion about increasing the full retirement age for Social Security beyond 67, which may place pressure on retirement savings and add stress to the lives of lower-income earners. Segal's National Retirement Practice Leader and SVP, Jonathan Price, discusses the need for education and information about retirement planning and the role of stakeholders such as employers and the government in ensuring sustainable retirement programs for future generations.

A Primer on Spousal Social Security Benefits for Divorcees

A Primer on Spousal Social Security Benefits for Divorcees

If you're divorced, you might be eligible for spousal social security benefits. Alison Dorosky explains.

Social Security's Delayed Retirement Credits

Social Security's Delayed Retirement Credits

Social Security's Delayed Retirement Credits: Alyson Dorosky, head of Social Security Support at Lifeyield, discusses Social Security's delayed retirement credits.

Social Security Survivors Benefits

Social Security Survivors Benefits

What do widows need to know about claiming survivors benefits? Kurt Czarnowski a renowned social security expert, explains.

When Should I Start Taking Social Security?

When Should I Start Taking Social Security?

Dana Anspach from Sensible Money answers the question: When should you start taking social security?