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5 Timeless Tips for Family Record Keepers
Posted by Medicare Made ClearBy Bill Bliesath, the Organizing Guy™
What to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
Posted by Medicare Made ClearStoring paper in a metal bank box may seem old-fashioned in the era of digital files and cloud computing. But it may still make sense for some people.
One Preventive Screening Test You Don’t Want to Miss
Posted by Medicare Made ClearPerhaps no preventive screening test is put off more often—or for longer periods of time—than a colonoscopy. Common responses after finally having the test include: “I’m glad that’s over!” and “That wasn’t so bad.” Indeed, both may be true.
6 Diabetes Myths Debunked
Posted by Medicare Made ClearDiabetes is a complicated disease that is often misunderstood. If you have diabetes or know someone who does, there’s a lot for you to learn—including sifting fact from fiction.
Meditation 101: How Meditation Changes Your Brain
Posted by Medicare Made Clear(Part 4 of a 4-part series)
What is a Medicare Medical Savings Account Plan?
Posted by Medicare Made ClearA Medicare Medical Savings Account plan (MSA) is a special type of Medicare Advantage plan (Part C). This type of plan may offer the freedom of choice for people who want more control over their health care dollars and decisions. And along with the freedom come some responsibilities.
Heart Healthy Help from Medicare
Posted by Medicare Made ClearAccording to the American Heart Association, heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women.1
Health, Meet Wealth
Posted by Medicare Made ClearLife expectancy is on the rise. Today, a 65-year-old man may expect to live to 84, and a 65-year-old woman to 86. One in every four 65-year-olds could live past 90. (Source: Social Security Administration, 2012)
The Truth about Your Medicare Part B Premium
Posted by Medicare Made ClearYou probably know that your Medicare Part B premium can change each year. Do you know why? Or how the amount is calculated?
COPD and Medicare
Posted by Medicare Made ClearCOPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a disease that makes it hard to breathe. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Most people who have COPD have both of these conditions.
