Insurance

Recently unemployed or newly retired? You may qualify for a healthcare subsidy. While getting started can be tricky, these tax credits are well worth the effort—for the health of your […]

If your income falls within certain brackets, you can potentially save thousands on annual Medicare costs by keeping an eye on your adjusted gross income. Here’s how.

It’s that time again—open enrollment. Faced with a bevy of choices, how do you know what’s best for you and your family? Our top open enrollment Q&As can help guide […]

As Pacific Northwesterners, we live under the specter of seismic activity—including the Big One. While we can’t predict when the next earthquake will hit, we can make informed decisions when […]

If you’re nearing 65, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with Medicare’s various enrollment scenarios. Timely enrollment ensures coverage when you need it—and helps you avoid unexpected penalties.

Whether you stop working before or after you’re eligible for Medicare, healthcare costs will increase in retirement. Does this mean kissing post-retirement travel plans goodbye? Not at all. 

In 2018—for the first time in 36 years—Social Security and Medicare benefits will be paid from program assets rather than from interest earned on those assets. Is this the beginning […]

How can you protect yourself against a worst-case scenario? For the price of a nice meal and good seats at a Blazers game, umbrella insurance can properly guard your existing […]

Q: What is a variable annuity, and does it make sense for me?

A disability insurance policy provides income protection in the case of disability or illness. Most people insure their home, car, health and life, yet many neglect to insure their earning […]

It’s not uncommon these days to receive notification that long-term care insurance premiums are increasing—often by 30-50% or more!  What do you do if a premium increase occurs?  Options vary […]

Millions of Medicare beneficiaries, including many Vista clients, will likely face steep premium increases next year. The spike may be short-lived, however, as premiums are expected to go down […]