David Zapatka Reader Chuck Hakkarinen, commenting on the May WOTM column, writes, “In the 20th century, Paladin was the name of the character played by actor Richard Boone in the TV western “Have Gun, Will Travel.” He was quite the dandy, living in San Francisco, quoting the Classics, fast on the draw. I think he typically…
Category: Features
Features, August 2023
Dollars & Sense: Mastering IRMAA: How to Slash Medicare Premiums and Supercharge Your Retirement Savings
IRMAA, which stands for Income-Related Monthly Adjusted Amount, is a fee that high-earning Medicare members must pay monthly. It serves as a surcharge on top of the standard monthly premiums for Medicare Part B and Part D, and its calculation is based on the Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) from two years ago. Specifically, the…