5 Financial Changes For Widow(er)s

Amazon is raising the price of one of their streaming channels. Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 7, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Medicare and Moving]( There is a lot to coordinate when you move. You have to [pack up]( your belongings, [change your address](, and [get rid of clutter](. What about your healthcare? Does your Medicare plan automatically follow you to your new address? That answer depends on a few variables, such as what plan you have and how far you move. And you can start the process before you move to make settling into your new home that much easier. I have put [everything you need to know about maintaining your Medicare coverage when you move]( in one place. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer P.S. I welcome your questions and suggestions about this newsletter – you can reach me at d.levalley@futurenet.com [5 Things You Want from Your Retirement Income Plan]( Here's what Go2Income plan holders say about their retirement income objectives: 1. Don't Run Out of Money 2. Grow Income Each Year 3. Leave a Legacy for Kids 4. Build a Reserve Fund for Unplanned Expenses 5. Increase Spendable Income by Reducing Taxes We can help you balance your objectives with a complimentary Go2Income plan [Order Your Plan]( ADVERTISEMENT [] TOP STORY [] [Medicare and Moving: What You Need to Know]( [Medicare and Moving: What You Need to Know]( (Getty Images) The first step to organizing your medical care when moving is making sure your insurance will be accepted by your new physician. If you are enrolled in Medicare, that process can start before you begin packing. I have guidance for you whether you use Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Read on and get [the details of how to move your Medicare coverage](. [] FINANCIAL PLANNING [] [5 Financial Changes That Happen When Your Spouse Dies]( [5 Financial Changes That Happen When Your Spouse Dies]( (Getty Images) Losing a spouse immediately changes your life. But the extent of the financial changes aren’t really felt until you file your first tax return as a single person. I think being prepared for difficult times can take the edge off having to assume so much responsibility. CFP Evan T. Beach walks you through [five financial changes that every widow or widower will face](. [5 Things You Want from Your Retirement Income Plan]( Here's what Go2Income plan holders say about their retirement income objectives: 1. Don't Run Out of Money 2. Grow Income Each Year 3. Leave a Legacy for Kids 4. Build a Reserve Fund for Unplanned Expenses 5. 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