Medicare: The Basics
Medicare is an important tool for financial planning during your retirement. It can seem very complex at times.
Medicare is an important tool for financial planning during your retirement. It can seem very complex at times.
Are you getting close to retirement age? Have you started daydreaming about long, lazy days in the sun without a hectic schedule filling every minute? Then perhaps it’s time to do something about that wishful thinking and take some concrete action to make a smooth transition to retired life.
Read our Q1 2021 newsletter where we focus on retirement and “the golden years.” Specifically, our CEO Rick Manske opens with some Medicare and longevity guidance. We have three articles on Social Security, from how it fits into your retirement plan to how and when to apply. Our director of tax services gives guidance on downsizing. Our chief investment officer discusses retirement income. Our financial planning manager outlines question to ask to determine if you might need a care manager. And lastly, we celebrate internal news from new hires to recent promotions and awards.
The ages between 62 and 70 are a critical time for determining how and when to take Social Security benefits. There are many options when it comes to this program, and which option is best for you will depend on your specific situation.
You’ve worked hard, met with your financial advisor, determined when to take Social Security and you are set to retire … now what? Many retirees get to this point and are not sure what the next steps are when applying for Social Security. Thankfully, you have three options!
Social Security is a critically important part of your overall financial and retirement plan that will be around for generations to come. The decision to claim or delay benefits should be carefully considered.