Ep. 17 – “Trifecta Impact of Life Insurance in the Workplace with Lisa Hutcherson”
In this seventeenth episode, I am joined by my good friend Lisa Hutercherson. Lisa is the National Account Director at SUMMUS, a platform that provides medical decisions through fast, virtual access to the world’s best medical expertise. Their clients are companies that seek to create a supportive healthcare experience for their employees and drive better, […]
Ep. 16 – “Tips & Advice On Caring For Family Members with Kerri Sanford”
In this sixteenth episode, I am joined by Kerri Sanford, a Medicare Specialist at Lawlen Insurance Solutions. When Kerri got a concerning call about her parents’ health, she knew that she couldn’t sit idly by while their mental and physical states continued to decline. She moved them both into her home in Sacramento and became […]
Ep. 15 – “The Value of Volunteering”
In this fifteenth episode, I am talking about the value of volunteering for everyone. In this Part 1 episode, I share my experiences, stories, and lessons learned from volunteering with a professional organization for over 10 years. You will hear about the benefits of volunteering for solo-preneurs, the community that volunteering has brought me, different […]
Ep. 14 – “The Power of Mentorship”
In this fourteenth episode, I am talking about the power of mentorship and the role that it has played in my life as both a mentor and a mentee. Connecting with other people to share experiences, lessons, advice, and support is an incredible way to grow personally and professionally. Throughout this episode, I talk about […]
Turning 65 With Employer Insurance and the Need to Report Creditable Coverage to CMS
If you’re turning 65 and still intend to have employer coverage, or if maybe you’re delaying your retirement just a few months after your birthday, one thing to keep in mind is making sure you receive an annual written notice of creditable coverage from your employer. As you may or may not know, Medicare will […]
Medicare and Health Savings Account
A Health Savings Account (HSA) lets you deposit untaxed dollars into a savings account that can be used to pay for qualified medical necessities. Employers and financial institutions offer this kind of savings account to eligible individuals. You may only contribute to an HSA at age 65 or older if you are covered by an […]
Ep. 13 – “Supporting Yourself & Others Through Grief with Emily Thiroux Threatt”
In this thirteenth episode, I am joined by the wonderful Emily Thiroux Threatt. Emily is the host of the podcast, Grief & Happiness, where she shares stories of those that have not let grief strip them of their joy for life despite experiencing immense loss. Emily is also the author of the book, Loving and Living Your Way […]
Getting free at-home COVID-19 tests
Last week, the White House announced covidtests.gov, a site with the purpose of supplying free rapid antigen COVID-19 tests to every U.S. household. The new site is now live and ready to take orders, as well as provide additional resources and information for those in need of testing. Here are a handful of things to […]
Making the Most of Your Medicare Plan: Know Your Benefits and Save Money
Whether you’re on a limited income, or just trying to justify how much you’re paying for your Medicare Advantage plan, we all want to get the most out of our health care plan. Every plan comes with a lot of information and explanation about its benefits, and it can be overwhelming to drill down into […]
Ep. 12 – “Understanding Reverse Mortgages with Mitchell Cooper”
In this twelfth episode, I am joined by Mitchell Cooper to talk all about his insights, advice, and perspective as a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional. Through his work, Mitchell provides education to professionals and homeowners about the strategic use of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage in retirement income planning. Throughout this conversation, Mitchell talks about […]