A new year has begun, which means a new coverage period has begun as well. Medicare beneficiaries who selected a new plan during the Annual Election Period, which ran from October 15 to December 7, are now enrolled in their new plan. Medicare beneficiaries who chose to keep their policy may be dealing with changes [...]
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is over, and many agents are probably still recovering from the hectic time. Before you get too relaxed, however, remember that a new Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is just around the corner. Make sure you know what you can and can’t do during the new enrollment period. Here’s what [...]
Not all life insurance policies are the same. Some expire after a set period of time, while others last as long as the insured needs it. Some have modest payouts intended to cover funeral costs, but others have larger payouts that can be used to pay off mortgages, send the kids to college and more. [...]
Don’t let the holiday season undo a year of financial progress. Although too much merry-making can do a number on your bank account, it is possible to stick to a budget this time of year. Follow these tips to stay on budget when shopping for gifts, planning holiday entertainment and making travel arrangements. First, create [...]
