Price Drop: What The New Inflation Reduction Act Means For Your Prescription Drug Costs
August 17, 2022
With the passage of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, the Medicare Part D Subscription Drug Program became law, and Medicare beneficiaries finally received help paying for outpatient prescription drugs they obtain at their local pharmacy. However, this law prohibited Medicare from negotiating drug prices for its beneficiaries. Thus, pharmaceutical…
Moving On: Thoughtful Travel In Challenging Times
August 17, 2022
These are confusing times for travelers. When out and about, masks or no masks? When inside, what’s required? Vaccinations and boosters? Just the initial 2 doses? No proof at all? Moreover, given the economic times we’re in, with inflation running high, stock market fluctuations, and possible recession looming, is this…
Inflation Frustration: Cutting Costs By Rethinking Housing
July 27, 2022
Most of us are probably feeling the economic squeeze at this point. Gas prices and food costs are higher, interest rates and rents are rising and everything seems more expensive than it used to be. And there’s concrete data to support your suspicions. Inflation is now at its highest point…
Retired Or Rehired? Are Older Adults Ending Retirement?
June 22, 2022
Comedy writer Gene Perret once said, “Retirement: it’s nice to get out of the rat race, but you have to learn to get along with less cheese.” And in today’s world, it’s not only the cheese that’s costly. Reports of rising costs and inflationary pressures are causing almost all retirees…
Tax Day: Issues That May Affect Your Taxes
April 13, 2022
We got a few days’ reprieve this year. Instead of tax day being on the usual April 15th, this year’s taxes are due on Monday, April 18th. For those of you who like to leave things until the last minute, you’ll have this coming weekend to gather your various statements,…
Double Up: Innovative (And Less Expensive) Housing Ideas
March 2, 2022
It’s tough out there. With the world in turmoil, inflation rampant, and COVID still present, no one knows for sure what tomorrow brings. But many of us do know that no matter how much we planned or how much money we saved, we may still have trouble supporting ourselves in…
