Monthly Archives: October 2017

The Social Security Administration has just announced a 2% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) beginning in January 2018 for those receiving SS checks. This is the largest increase since 2012 (only 0.3% for 2017 and none for 2016). The “average” SS check amount will rise about $27 per month and of course larger checks will be increased even more. However, what remains to be seen is how big the Medicare Part B premium increase will be for 2018. Any premium increase will partially or … Continue reading

For fourteen consecutive years, Genworth Insurance Company has surveyed the cost of long term care across the United States. Conducted by CareScout®, the study is one of the most comprehensive surveys of its kind, covering 440 regions and over 15,000 completed surveys. CLICK BELOW to get to the survey. Use the drop down menu on the left to choose your state and then select the city (next drop down box). You may know that I started my financial services career as an LTC … Continue reading