In June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Health comes to the forefront. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible progressive brain disorder that takes away memory, thinking skills and in time the ability to do simple tasks. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of […]
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On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. As many know or are planning for your 2023 budgets, I wanted to share this to
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The 2022 statistics infographic about from the Alzheimer’s Organization are staggering. Something I was reminded of this week is the correlation between heart
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The latest cyber vulnerability involves international players. Historically, conflicts between countries involved primarily military action. In the 21st century, cyber threats are used along with air/ground forces. And, these cyber risks extend to the US and all countries in the NATO Alliance. Every organization in the US is at risk from cyber threats that can
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Medical Costs impact us all. The statistics are sobering. How prepared are you for the possibility of a one time medical issue? Did you know that over a half a million Americans file for bankruptcy every year because of medical bills? Or that US medical bills are responsible for 66.5% of all American personal insolvencies?
The Medicare program is for those 65+ in the US. Often confusing, especially if you’re still working, here are some key points to avoid costly mistakes. CNBC posted an article this week to help us. Workers who are nearing age 65 and have health insurance through their job may want to consider how Medicare could
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This week, changes to the Child Tax Credit will help families receive advanced payments. Beginning 15 July, the IRS will pay half the total credit amount in advanced monthly payments directly to their bank accounts. The expanded child tax credit is only for 2021. To qualify for advance Child Tax Credit payments, you — and
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What do they say? The two things we cannot avoid are death and taxes?! Taxes are the topic we will consider today. Taxes touch our lives when we make money, spend money, own property and invest. As we approach Q4, let’s consider a few specific areas to review to make sure we are on target
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As Q4 approaches, there are changes ahead to existing programs for 2019 that may impact you and/or your families. So we stay on top of what’s happening to consider how best to proceed, let’s take a look at what has been announced thus far. Medicare Supplement Plans Reuters reported this week that Medicare Supplement Plans
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Statistics help us summarize the impact of suicide. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) discusses the statistics from the latest report from Vital Signs that almost every state (except Nevada) experienced an increase in suicide rates from 1999-2016. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and is one of just three leading causes that are on
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