Tag: costs
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...
Which Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Is Right for Me?
UNITED STATES—Toni: I am turning 65 in July and am an insulin dependent diabetic. I take 2 insulins which are rather expensive. I am...
Just Released, 2019 Medicare Premiums And Deductibles
UNITED STATES—Hello, Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and have received my first Medicare and You handbook for 2019. Do you have any...
Four Things To Consider Before Installing Solar Panels
UNITED STATES—With the emerging rave about sustainable living and of renewable energy, it is not surprising that people would actually want to end up...
