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The Mathematics of Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

There is less than one month to go before the end of this year’s Annual Medicare Open Enrollment. The question that every person on…

7 min readNov 10, 2020

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The Mathematics of Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

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Three Ds for Happily Retiring on a Shoestring

Increase savings, free up space, and change your perspective.

10 min read23 hours ago

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Three Ds for Happily Retiring on a Shoestring

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It’s All About Your Choices

A great retirement is possible, even on a shoestring budget.

6 min read5 days ago

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It’s All About Your Choices

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A Closer Look at Healthcare Costs in Retirement

It is not as bad as the “experts” claim

7 min readApr 30, 2024

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A Closer Look at Healthcare Costs in Retirement

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The Truth About That Annuity Bonus

Why you should never base your decision on the bonus.

5 min readApr 18, 2024

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The Truth About That Annuity Bonus

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Six Things to Do Before Moving to a Lower Cost Area

The key to creating a better retirement on a shoestring

6 min readApr 14, 2024

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Six Things to Do Before Moving to a Lower Cost Area

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Can a Middle-Class American Retire on Social Security Alone?

The answer may surprise you

9 min readApr 7, 2024

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Can a Middle-Class American Retire on Social Security Alone?

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Good News About Healthcare Costs for People on Medicare

One very big expense to stop worrying about

5 min readApr 1, 2024

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Good News About Healthcare Costs for People on Medicare

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For Couples Nearing “Retirement on a Shoestring”

5 Things to do for a better retirement

9 min readMar 17, 2024

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For Couples Nearing “Retirement on a Shoestring”

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Making Extra Payments on Your Mortgage Revisited

A response to some of the criticisms

9 min readMar 8, 2024

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Making Extra Payments on Your Mortgage Revisited

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Mel Schlesinger

Mel Schlesinger

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Sort of retired. I am obsessed with happiness. As I write the last chapter of the story of my life, I want to share ideas on being happy.

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