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International Travel with Medications: Know Before You Go
When you travel with medications abroad, good planning can help avoid getting your prescriptions confiscated — or worse. Here's how to stay on the right side of the law.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Before Doing a Roth Conversion, Evaluate These Three Thresholds
To avoid getting flattened by higher taxes or Medicare premiums related to Roth conversions, make sure you look both ways on your tax rates.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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12 FAQs About Medicare
Medicare When you turn 65, you have to master a new health care system. We’re here to help.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Five Ways to Fund Medicare Part A
The Tax Letter Higher taxes can help stave off the projected 2036 insolvency of Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund.
By Joy Taylor Published
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8 Things You Must Know About Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) Surcharges
Medicare Here's what you need to know about who gets charged and why, as well as when the fees can be waived.
By Rachel L. Sheedy Last updated
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These Are the Key Decisions You Need to Make for Retirement
These important issues are all connected and can affect your taxes, likely setting them at a certain level for the rest of your retirement.
By Erik Bowman, RICP, NSSA Published
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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know
Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Ready to Retire? Here Are Four Tips for the Transition
Before you take the retirement plunge, you might want to make sure each of these things is addressed so you can focus on enjoying your golden years.
By Adam Frank Published
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How You Can Tackle Health Care Costs in Retirement
Doctor visits and medications are only part of the challenge of health care costs — there’s also long-term care planning. Here’s what you can do.
By Joel V. Russo, LUTCF Published