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2023 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Season

October 20, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

calendare page Oct 15 - Dec 7 for Part D open enrollment season

Updates and Actions to Take It is October 2022, and your 2023 Medicare Part D Plans are officially open for reassessment. The annual window to take a new look at your prescription coverage is open.  Known as the Open Enrollment Period, it runs from Oct. 15 thru Dec. 7. After that, you are stuck with your Part D plan for all of 2023. Even if you find out that your 2022 Part … [Read more...] about 2023 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Season

2023 Medicare Part B Premiums Just Released…

September 27, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

Photo with words: Medicare Premium

…and there is good news I always know when there’s big industry news day because my daily enews reports come flying in with similar headlines. Today was a good day. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2023 Medicare Part B Premiums. And be still my heart…they are actually lower than the 2022 premiums. The Standard Part B … [Read more...] about 2023 Medicare Part B Premiums Just Released…

Ready to Claim Social Security?

June 28, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

Checklist for Social Security if single

Find the checklist that fits your situation You may have heard me talk about Social Security during a webinar, workshop, or podcast. Or you might be an avid reader of my Social Security articles. I hope you do both! Even if not, those who are 50 or 55 and older are thinking about Social Security. And those in their 60s are feeling like they are ready to claim Social … [Read more...] about Ready to Claim Social Security?

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs

May 24, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

Image of a pill bottle and Prescription pad

Be Prepared for Quicksand and Hidden Traps For several years now I’ve wanted to do a deep dive into Medicare Part D prescription drug costs.  I had run various scenarios from time to time to illustrate some examples. But had not carved out time to put on my scuba gear and go for a dive. What are our seniors dealing with when shopping for their prescriptions? And, … [Read more...] about Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs

Have You Seen Your Recent Social Security Statement?

April 27, 2022 by Marcia Mantell

Social Security word cloud

Time to take a fresh look April is National Social Security month.  An opportune time to take a fresh look at your benefits estimate. Even if retirement is years away. If you haven’t taken a peek lately, you’ll be surprised to see a new version of the Social Security statement. Simply log into your online account or create your own “MySocialSecurity” account on … [Read more...] about Have You Seen Your Recent Social Security Statement?

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If your kitchen is anything like mine, it’s the place everyone gathers to talk about their day, share special moments, and ask important questions. And to see what’s cooking.

For me, there is a strong connection between preparing meals and planning retirement. Both need certain ingredients, recipes to follow, and getting the timing just right.

My motto to live by: If you can make a lasagna, you can create a plan for retirement.

Look for an invitation to join me at my kitchen table where retirement is always on the menu.

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