Medicare Advantage prior authorizations have few friends. Doctors hate them. Patients hate them. Politicians say they hate them and introduce bills to curb them. But how onerous are they really? Less than many people think. But they still create opportunities for insurance companies to maximize profits at the expense of needed care. And they can
Retirement
I have been following Sahil Bloom through his bi-weekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle. I consider him to be one of the smartest thought leaders in the field of personal growth and development. He offers action oriented practical wisdom. Bloom’s book, The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life, has just
One of the most common questions I get asked by people thinking of retiring is, “What do I need to do to ensure I won’t run out of money in retirement?” If you’ve asked this question, you have reasons to be concerned: Healthcare is costly, most people live longer, and inflation has eroded purchasing power.
Fortunately, we’re in one of those seasons when we get headlines about new market highs pretty regularly as one or the other index surpasses a new, never-before-seen threshold. These benchmark superlatives tend to inspire a moment of celebration—only to be soon followed by hours of anxiety, as investors ponder when their new all-time high will
For families with an elder who abuses alcohol, fear is nothing new. Sometimes the issue of alcohol abuse is so extreme, it boggles the mind that family has not taken action to protect the aging parent, and the public. Driving is a prime issue. Real Case Study In a family of two adult children and