Insurance

A proposed 22.3% increase in Medicare Part B premiums, if approved, will automatically be deducted from retirees' monthly checks.

Retirees over 65 will no longer be able to contribute to health savings accounts once they file for benefits.

Reducing adjusted gross income might more than offset the loss of an itemized deduction.

Reducing adjusted gross income might more than offset the loss of an itemized deduction.

It may not be sexy, but thoroughly reviewing a client’s estimated income and expenses is key.

It may not be sexy, but thoroughly reviewing a client’s estimated income and expenses is key.

Making non-deductible contributions to a traditional account is the first step to a back-door Roth.

Donating appreciated stock to charity may be one way to offset a surcharge that is expected to increase in 2018.

Although the open enrollment comes in less than two months, seniors are advised to start preparing as soon as they can to save on premiums, co-payments and prescription drugs.

With assets in a single account, monitoring gets easier and investors can take a pro-active approach to protecting their portfolio from market volatility.