Traditional investment thinking says that bonds should be a growing part of a portfolio as we age in order to counter the volatility and risk of equities. Here is another point of […]
Reality Check – Can you really “live” on Social Security alone?
That depends! But dont count on it. Okay, the truth is that what matters is how you want to live. CAN YOU LIVE on Social Security alone? The answer is a big […]
Medicare Part B premium increasing $1.50
In case you missed it … Medicare Part B Premiums/Deductibles Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and certain other medical and health […]
Stepping Back – HumbleDollar. What can ordinary investors do about the stock market?
AS YOU NO DOUBT noticed, the stock market took investors on a wild ride last week. On Wednesday, the Dow industrials dropped more than 800 points. On Thursday, the Dow lost another 546 points. Friday […]
Profit margins and your health insurance premiums
You have heard it all … outrageous profits for health insurance companies, price gouging and rising premiums. We all know that profits drive our premiums higher, right? Not so much. By comparison, […]
