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Understanding Medicare Part D Changes in 2025
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Understanding Medicare Part D Changes in 2025

We are officially in a new economic cycle. The long-anticipated September Federal Reserve meeting brought news many economists had predicted: the Federal Reserve lowered its Federal Funds Rate by 0.5%. This marks the first cut since March 2020. The Fed Funds Rate is the rate at which banks lend to each other overnight. Lowering this rate stimulates the economy by reducing credit card rates, promoting hiring, and keeping unemployment low. However, it may also lead to lower yields on savings accounts and certificates of deposit.

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Health Savings Accounts and Medicare Planning
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Health Savings Accounts and Medicare Planning

Healthcare costs continue to rise, leaving many individuals worried about how to manage their medical expenses both now and in the future. Two powerful tools in this regard are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Medicare. Understanding how these tools interact can help you make informed decisions about your healthcare and financial well-being.

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Medicare Enrollment Periods: A couple of basics
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Medicare Enrollment Periods: A couple of basics

The most frequently asked question I receive as an independent insurance agent specializing in Medicare is “When do I enroll?” In this age of technology, the amount of information available is overwhelming. The process of applying for and receiving Medicare benefits can also be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be because independent agents, such as myself, are here to help!

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Navigating the Medicare maze
Northampton Living Reider Media Northampton Living Reider Media

Navigating the Medicare maze

Medicare can be complex and confusing. For many people, it can be extremely intimidating just trying to understand all of the available options out there. Did you know there are local experts such as myself who help people navigate through this maze of information everyone knows as Medicare?

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