I was sitting in a meeting the other day, where the topic of discussion was life changes. Specifically, it was about how certain events in life have huge financial impact (birth, new job or job loss, marriage, divorce, retirement, disability, death). I instantly made a mental note: “must write an article about death and its

The Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, referred to as IRMAA, can come as a surprise to some retirees.  The standard Part B Medicare premium in 2018 is $134.  What most people don’t know is that as retirees they may end up paying a significant surcharge on their Medicare Part B and Part D (Drug benefit) premiums. This is a result of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (which took effect in 2007) affecting Medicare Part B

Community service has always played a big role in my life. While growing up, my parents were both pastors and deeply involved in non-profit work. Giving was just something that was expected; it was part of our way of life. As an adult, I have carried the values my mom and dad instilled in us