Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from October 15th through December 7th each year. During this time, for those already enrolled in Medicare, you may: Switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (also known as Medicare Part C). What’s the difference between these two coverage options? Find out more here! Join a new prescription drug […]
Healthcare is an integral part of American life, and ensuring you are covered during retirement should be at the forefront of your financial planning. Even with careful planning, Medicare open enrollment scams can damage your benefits and leave you vulnerable to identity theft. Protect yourself and your money with a trusted financial advisor like Tull […]
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to have dementia? Or maybe you have a family member who has been diagnosed with dementia and you are having a hard time understanding why your loved one behaves in certain ways? I was recently invited to a “Dementia Virtual Tour” at a local Senior Living […]
Required minimum distributions have received a lot of attention over the past couple of years and you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. There are a lot of questions to ask yourself: Do I begin at 70 ½ or 72? How is it calculated? Why do I have to pay the dreaded […]
We want our clients to have healthy family relationships and financial wisdom. Many of us grew up with the notion that talking about money was taboo – even inside your own family. And while the status of your 401(k) or the monetary value of your trust might not be polite conversation at a dinner party, […]
You may not be aware that June 23rd is a day that is dedicated to honoring and spreading awareness for the widows among us. We here at Tull Financial Group find it very important to empower widows by educating and guiding them along their financial flight path. There are many ways for widows to receive […]
Financial planning as we approach and walk-through retirement can be confusing. Retirement account contributions, retirement account distributions, social security options, Medicare options—oh my! While all this seems like a lot to navigate, growing older has many perks, as a retirement financial advisor can tell you! Here are some key milestones to help navigate your retirement […]
You’ve been working for decades, dutifully putting away money into your company’s 401(k) plan and watching that investment grow into a sizable nest egg. You feel like you’ve finally nailed the savings game, but how comfortable are you with the idea of actually using and spending that money in retirement? The transition from saving to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects on so many aspects of our lives. But for those living in skilled nursing or rehabilitation facilities, as well as their families, the pandemic has been particularly difficult. Most of these facilities have limited or altogether eliminated outside visitors due to their residents’ higher risk of infection and […]
As we near the end of the calendar year, many people take this opportunity to make donations to nonprofit and charitable organizations. With the holiday’s right around the corner and with everything going on in the world right now, there are more causes than ever to consider supporting. The good news is that there is […]