by PTT Financial | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Articles for Consumers
In a recent article, we looked at the Medicare enrollment periods. We saw that most people enroll when they turn 65, but some people might delay enrollment without paying a late enrollment fee if they have eligible insurance from current employment. What we didn’t...
by PTT Financial | Sep 13, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Articles for Consumers
Medicare isn’t free. According to MarketWatch, a study published in the Retirement Management Journal found that retirees between the ages of 65 and 94 spend an average of $4,500 on healthcare costs each year, while a Fidelity study found that a 65-year-old couple...
by PTT Financial | Jul 14, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Articles for Consumers
If you need to enroll in Medicare or change your plan, you probably want to do it ASAP – but that’s not always possible. Medicare enrollments and plan elections are restricted to certain periods. Outside of these defined periods, you may not be able to make changes to...
by PTT Financial | Jun 25, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Articles for Consumers
More than 60 million people are enrolled in Medicare. In a program that large, some mistakes are bound to happen. You may also find yourself in an unusual situation that requires special consideration. Unfortunately, these issues could mean that your premiums are...
by PTT Financial | Apr 7, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Articles for Consumers
By now, you have probably gotten your third stimulus payment. If you haven’t received any of your stimulus payments, you may be able to claim them when you file taxes. But if you have, think long and hard about how you want to spend the extra money. This is an...
by PTT Financial | Feb 1, 2021 | Articles for Agents, Articles for Consumers
Now that COVID-19 vaccines have been approved, many people are eager to get their shots. Other people have questions and concerns. Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. Where and When Can I Get the Vaccine? Producing a vaccine takes time, and there...
