Medicare open enrollment is almost here, and this year it’s shaping up to be one of the most dramatic seasons ever. Millions of retirees are about to lose their Advantage plans or face major changes, while even those with traditional Medicare supplements could see higher costs ahead. In this episode, Don breaks down the why, what, when, and how of the Medicare shakeup.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🍂 Medicare open enrollment runs Oct 15 – Dec 7

⚖️ Understanding Medicare Advantage vs. Supplement

🚨 2 million people losing Advantage coverage this year

💊 Rising medical & prescription costs driving plan changes

📝 Don’s “3 M’s”: Mail, Map, and Math

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Planning for retirement comes with a flood of questions, some about taxes, others about investments, and often about protecting your family. Today, Don breaks down New Jersey’s new property tax relief program, explains how it bundles multiple programs into one, and shares what you need to know before the October 31st deadline. Don also weighs in on life insurance, when it’s a useful tool for family protection and estate planning, and when it’s just another aggressive sales pitch.

Tune in to hear Don's insights on these topics and more in this week's listener question episode!

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🏠 Decoding NJ property tax relief programs

💡 Smart questions to ask before buying life insurance

📈 Turning decades of savings into a retirement strategy

🔑 Why discipline and purpose matter more than timing the market

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Feeling the squeeze of inflation? Even as headlines say it’s “cooling,” prices at the grocery store, restaurants, and on vacation aren’t letting up. In this episode, Don breaks down the paradox retirees face today: interest rates may be dropping, but the cost of living isn’t.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

💸 Why inflation still feels “sticky” even when the government says it’s easing

🏥 How inflation impacts healthcare, drug costs and Medicare premiums

🏠 How the generational divide impacts finances differently for millennials vs. retirees

📉 What lower interest rates mean for your savings and CDs

📊 How diversification, tax planning, and estate strategies can protect your future

Get in touch with Don and learn more: https://doncashpodcast.com/