Our Financial Blog
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Survivor Planning
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Survivor benefits are one of the most valuable—and under-appreciated—forms of Social Security. Maximizing this form of life
Survivor Benefits for Widows 60–70
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® If you have lost a spouse (condolences to you) and are between the ages of 60 and
Spousal Benefits
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® If you did not work long enough to qualify for a Social Security benefit based on your
Spending HSA Funds
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Health savings accounts (HSAs) are such excellent savings vehicles that people rarely ask about distributions, or how
Pre-Medicare Planning: 6 Caveats
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Unlike Social Security, which people tend to think about many years before claiming, Medicare is almost an
Overpayments
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Imagine getting a letter from SSA saying that they overpaid you, that you were not entitled to
Medicare and COBRA
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® COBRA is the temporary insurance that allows people to remain insured for 18 months (or sometimes longer)
Marital Events
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Changes in marital status always call for a review of the financial plan. As you’re considering how
Group Medicare Advantage Plans
By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® A relatively new animal has popped up in the world of Medicare insurance and it has the