Tag: costs
2022 Medicare Premiums And Costs Are Ridiculous!!
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2022 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2022 Medicare...
Did Changes To Plan F Cause Medicare Supplement Premiums To Rise!
UNITED STATES—Toni: We have received a 20 percent increase in our Plan F Medicare Supplement. I am a 73-year-old female in decent health, but...
Price Wars
UNITED STATES—If there is something Americans are probably starting to realize it’s the fact that the price of goods and services are on the...
Not Knowing Medicare Rules Costs Americans Millions!
UNITED STATES—Toni: In 2019, we sold our house to move into a senior community. Now, both of our Part B premiums have increased drastically...
Should I Get A Home Warranty For My Refrigerator?
UNITED STATES—In-home appliances can be both a blessing and a curse. You use them every day and can’t get along without them, but it’s...
The Business Of Pharmaceutical Companies
UNITED STATES—I was recently thinking about something when I was at the pharmacy to pick up a prescription: why is the cost of medicine...
Four Fast Ways To Cut Your Monthly Expenses
UNITED STATES—You get your paycheck on a Friday and, by Monday, it feels like you have nothing left. We’ve all been there. Regardless of...
College Education, What Is It Worth?
UNITED STATES—I was recently having a conversation with some friends and family about college. I know a lot of people tend to say that...
2021 Medicare Premiums And Costs Released
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2020 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2021 Medicare...
Stressing Over Gift Buying
UNITED STATES—I don’t know why I allow it to transpire to me every single year, but it happens: I stress over gift buying. What...
Medicare Rule…No One Remembers!
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, just a quick note to say that my mother had to go into the hospital this week as she has the...
Turning 65 With Cancer…Is Medicare Advantage Right For Me?
UNITED STATES—Hi Toni, I am turning 65 this February and have no idea what I should do because I have lung cancer. Currently I...
Not Overspending On Christmas Gifts
UNITED STATES—Halloween is now behind us and the next big holiday where money will be spent, Christmas is fast upon us. With that said,...
Group Health Insurance…Who Pays First With Medicare?
UNITED STATES—Toni, I am 67 and have group health insurance through my current employer. I have talked with friends, my company HR, and my...
My Medicare Part B Premium Over $400 Monthly…I Was Laid Off!
UNITED STATES─ Dear Toni: Been reading your articles regarding COVID-19, being laid off and enrolling in Medicare properly. I have not read an article...
Starting Medicare…Why Is Part B Costing $578?
UNITED STATES—Toni: My Medicare begins June 1 and I have received my first bill which is $578.40 with the premium due by May 25. ...
Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care Issues Caused By COVID-19?
UNITED STATES─Morning, Toni: I read your recent article about COVID-19 and Medicare and recently my husband has contacted this terrible virus. He has been...
6 Tips To Travel On A Student Budget
UNITED STATES—Absolutely everyone wants to travel. However, students often do not have enough money to visit different countries. In addition, students often do not...
Budgets Are Not Easy To Stick To
UNITED STATES—Budget. Yes that is a very scary word for many Americans. We do not like to hear the word budget or the thought...
Home Cooked Meal Vs. Fast Food
UNITED STATES—There are just those days that you do not feel like slaving in the kitchen. I don’t mean that literally, but I know...
