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Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
Caring for Aging Parents
Whatever your relationship with your parent has been, this new phase of life will present challenges for both parties. By treating your pare
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- 5 days ago
- 1 min
Medicare vs. Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are both health insurance programs administered by the government, there are differences in covered services and cost-
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Many pre-retirees are frequently warned that Medicare will only cover a maximum of 100 days of nursing home care (provided certain condition
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
The Basics of Medicare
Medicare is the federal government program that provides health care coverage (health insurance) if you are 65+, under 65 and receiving Soci
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
A retired household faces three types of health care expenses. The premiums for Medicare Part B (which covers physician and outpatient servi
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Apr 8
- 2 min
How Delaying Social Security Pays Off
Combining taxable IRA and retirement plan income with Social Security income in the same year triggers the torpedo, causing retirees’ effect
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Apr 6
- 1 min
How Medicaid Compliant Annuities Work.
Retirees facing the prospect of depleting their retirement savings to pay for long-term care, consider whether a Medicaid Compliant Annuity
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Apr 2
- 1 min
An Important Guide If You Are On Medicare (or Enrolling Soon)
Healthcare costs are one of the biggest expenses retirees face (but can be very manageable with the right knowledge!) which makes choosing t
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Retirement Tips For Empty Nesters and Retirees
With the children now out of the house, financial priorities become more focused on preparing for retirement. At this stage, you may very li
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Preparing for retirement can look a little different for women than it does for men. Although stereotypes are changing, women are still more
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 28
- 2 min
9 Facts About Social Security
Social Security’s been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how it works, but how much do y
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Medicare coverage can be a critical component for living a healthy life in retirement, as well as for maintaining your financial......
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
The decision of when to take Social Security versus retirement plan benefits might change significantly if taxes are considered. A result...
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 21
- 2 min
4 Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Raising a child is expensive and can cost a quarter of a million dollars, not including college. For a child with special needs, that cost..
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 10
- 1 min
The Limitations of Medicare and Medicaid
More than 75% of family caregivers incur thousands of dollars in chronic illness out-of-pocket expenses.
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Most Americans know the fundamentals of good health: exercise, proper diet, sufficient sleep, regular check-ups and no smoking or excessive
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Feb 11
- 7 min
Benefits of Annuities During a Recession.
Annuities come in all sorts of flavors, but the two primary flavors are fixed annuities and variable annuities. One type of fixed annuity, t
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Sep 23, 2020
- 4 min
Retirees Pay More Taxes in Retirement Than Necessary | Annuity Strategies
At retirement, our growth investment plans become income investment plans. What happens when a growth plan becomes an income plan? Split Ann
Retirement and Annuity Advisor Jennifer Lang
- Sep 18, 2020
- 6 min
Worried About Taxes Increasing? Here's a Solution.
Did you know it’s possible to retire in the zero percent tax bracket? You might be thinking, it’s too good to be true. But as long as you kn