Publisher's Synopsis
You are turning 65! Cheers, well done! You are experienced and successful in life and work. You have likely raised children and now enjoy grandchildren. Retirement is pending, and you are planning fun trips and non-work activities. This time of life can be scary! Many decisions are imminent at this age. Beware of getting sucked in with advice by your friends and family. Making the wrong decision about Medicare or Social Security could be a catastrophe! Don't be fooled by bad advice. Medicare Alphabet Chaos is a book meant to de-mystify decisions one needs to make during this time of change. This book fills the knowledge gap. It is a complete tool kit for navigating the looming issues for this time of our lives. It is a one stop guide that will help you get all the benefits from retirement. This book is a compilation of information from Zaffke's education and the wisdom gleaned from years of helping clients have a successful retirement. This book is packed with information. It provides: -Clear explanations of Medicare A, B, C and D -Clarification between Advantage Plans and Supplement Plans -Information on the "Donut Hole" -How and When to take Social Security -Benefits for Spouses -Description of Special Help -Strategies for Divorced Persons -Approaches for Unmarried Couples Living Together -Information to Minimize Taxes -Illumination of Retirement Account decisions -What to do about Finances -Information on Life Insurance & Long-term Care Insurance -Final Expense Insurance Don't let poor decisions ruin your retirement dreams. Read, learn and be wise.