Consumer wearables become the new gatekeepers of clinical health care
JMIR Publications today released a News and Perspectives expert analysis on consumer wearable platforms’ forays into the clinical…
‘Nudge letters’ reduced GP pathology requests by 42,000 a year: Lancet study
GPs who received ‘nudge letters’ from health officials cut back on frequently ordered pathology requests, according to new…
Retiring This Year? Make Sure You’re Prepared For This $955,411 Expense First.
Retiring can be a wonderful life change, but only if you’re financially ready. If you quit your job…
What $4,500 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement at Age 62
Quick Read Early retirees face a three-year healthcare crisis between age 62 (when they leave work) and 65…
A 75 Year Old With $3 Million in a 401(k) Discovers Three Years of RMDs Will Cost Her $42,000 in Medicare Surcharges Alone
Quick Read $3M 401(k) at age 75 generates $122K RMD plus income, pushing MAGI to $200K and triggering…
Early CPAP nonadherence does not predict long-term treatment failure
Many insurers stop covering continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP devices if patients don’t use them regularly in…
Before You Take That Part-Time Job in Retirement: How a $1.4 Million 401(k) Can Cost You $2,297 in Medicare Premiums
Quick Read $40K consulting income stacked on $40K 401(k) withdrawal triggers 85% Social Security taxation at 30%+ effective…
The QLAC Move That Defers $200,000 of 401(k) RMDs Past Age 85
Quick Read $210,000 QLAC purchase cuts $2.32M balance RMD by $7,924 yearly, saving $1,900 in taxes. Run RMD…
A 60-Year-Old With $1.7 Million in a 401(k) Has Three Years to Execute the Most Consequential Tax Move of Retirement
Quick Read $310,000 Roth conversion at 17% effective rate before age 63 beats 24% RMD tax plus IRMAA…
Eating eggs regularly reduces Alzheimer’s disease risk
Researchers tracked nearly 40,000 older adults for 15 years and found that people who consumed eggs moderately developed…
Contributor: How the waste in healthcare drives the U.S. debt
Washington treats healthcare spending like a moral obligation and interest payments like an accounting nuisance. They’re linked: Federal…
Consumption of eggs can decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
Consumption of eggs is associated with a lower risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease for those 65…