The new federal subsidy of COBRA health insurance premiums for some laid off workers has provoked a great deal of confusion–at least in the short-term–among people trying to figure out if they qualify for the benefits. Many have left comments and questions here at RetirementRevised, and while we’d love to help, we’re not capable of [...] [...more]
For journalists, the new year is a time for crystal ball gazing, despite our miserable track record as forecasters. Making predictions for 2009 is especially treacherous, considering the instability we’re living through. That hasn’t stopped me from assembling my forecast for this year’s top 10 retirement trends. However, hoping to improve my odds–or maybe just [...] [...more]
I often hear from readers who’ve lost their jobs in their 50s or early 60s to layoffs or involuntary “early retirement.” It’s a very stressful time all around, but finding health insurance is one of the biggest challenges. Coverage from former employers is on a countdown to expiration or already is gone. Medicare benefits are [...] [...more]
My recent columns on retiree health care and the timing of taking Social Security benefits prompted a number of questions from readers worried about insurance options for the pre-Medicare crowd, and the mechanics of Social Security. I went back to the experts on both of these topics to get the answers. Q: You wrote that [...] [...more]
