I hope this note finds you in great health and excellent spirits in these times of fire, hurricanes and madness. Are you finding ways to take care of yourself and family? Even though my focus is Medicare Insurance and helping consumers shop for coverage, I am always looking for ways to help people save money […]
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You Get What You Pay For!
I hope this note finds you in great health and good spirit because of these crazy times. Imagine the great stories we’ll someday be able to tell our grandchildren. Oh wait, most of already have grandchildren so scratch that idea 😊. Instead, imagine how thankful we’ll be when we finally get through this. We all […]
There is no them, there is only us!
I hope this note finds you in great health and excellent spirit, despite the madness of the times. This joke I heard sums it up this year: A guy walks into a bar in New Orleans and says, “Give me two Hurricanes and a Corona.” The bartender responds, “That’ll be $20.20!” Many of you know […]
Take Care of Yourself During COVID!
My wife Q and I are into our third week of exploring the great Northwest, taking hikes, wearing masks, staying at Airbnb’s and doing as we/she pleases. After a career of 70 hour work weeks, it was definitely time for Quantz to take a break and we are loving it. Here’s the funny thing, as […]
Who is watching your Mom, your Dad or anyone you know and love in a Nursing Home?
I hope this note finds you in good health and greats spirits, despite the pandemic. Learn the disturbing news of how a profit motive created by the pandemic is negatively affecting some Seniors in nursing homes. If you have family or close friends on Medicare and in a nursing home, you already know to be […]
How will you respond on the worst day of your life?
A wise person once said, “it’s not what happens but how we respond that determines our lives.” True words. Check out this video and you’ll see how my brother responded to the worst day in his life, when he became a paraplegic. Despite the trauma, Robert has a new lease on life and has chosen […]
Despite COVID, you really have to get out!
When I think of all things we did last summer, cookouts, movies, concerts, well, it makes realize how much I took for granted before the Pandemic. Fortunately we did get out last week with the whole family, the first time in a while. Check out our adventure. Who doesn’t love Lego, right? The point is, […]
How to make things better
This week, I spoke with two different Medicare clients who were really having a hard time with isolation. Check out this simple thing you can do to make life better:: It’s all about helping others and not being afraid to ask for help if you need it. Figure out one thing you can do to […]
How much will part B cost me each month?
Before deciding to begin Medicare, assuming you have options, it’s very important to know the costs associated with enrolling Part B and any additional coverage you may need. Here’s a link to the Social Security website that shows Medicare Premiums: Rules for Higher Income Beneficiaries If you are not sure which way to go, email […]
Do I have to sign up for Medicare Part B when I turn 65?
As a Medicare Insurance Broker working with clients all over the country, it shocks when clients tell me that when they turned 65, even though they had great Medical coverage at work, they signed up for Medicare anyway! “Why did you do that?” I ask. “Because I had to” they say. Listen up: Just because […]