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Retirement: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 27, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 27, 2023 ISSUE:

15 Stocks to Buy Around the World, From Our Roundtable Experts

15 Stocks to Buy Around the World, From Our Roundtable Experts

Global turmoil has created opportunities, especially in emerging markets and commodities.

A Golden Age of Vaccines Is Here. What It Means for You.

A Golden Age of Vaccines Is Here. What It Means for You.

Pharmaceutical companies are currently developing vaccines for a range of purposes, from preventing disease to treating cancers.Long read

One Auto Stock to Buy Now to Split the EV Difference

One Auto Stock to Buy Now to Split the EV Difference

The transition to electric vehicles has hit a speed bump, but Vontier shares should benefit no matter what kind of car you drive.4 min read

5 Pros Offer Their Top Year-End Financial Tips

5 Pros Offer Their Top Year-End Financial Tips

We asked financial advisors to share their most surprising year-end financial-planning or investing moves.Long read

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 20, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 20, 2023 ISSUE:

Consumers Still Have Plenty to Spend. That’s Good News for the Economy.

Consumers Still Have Plenty to Spend. That's Good News for the Economy.

A resilient labor market and healthy household finances should keep a recession at bay, even if the postpandemic spending boom loses a bit of its vigor.

Retailers Are in for a Holiday ‘Nail-Biter.’ Who Will Come Out on Top.

Retailers Are in for a Holiday ‘Nail-Biter.’ Who Will Come Out on Top.

After the pandemic buying boom, sales are expected to come back to earth this holiday season.Long read

Don’t Assume Your Doctor Still Accepts Medicare Advantage

Don't Assume Your Doctor Still Accepts Medicare Advantage

Some major healthcare systems are dropping the plans that cover seniors.4 min read

Health Plans: Pros & Cons Of Medicare Advantage

Consumer Reports – November 2022:

For More Information

When you’re ready to start reviewing plans, check out the Medicare plan finder tool, which will let you compare Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans available in your area. You can also get this information by calling Medicare at 800-633-4227.

If you’re looking for a Medigap plan, you can also start at medicare.gov, where you can compare the different types of coverage, as well as find the policies available in your ZIP code.

Another good resource is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free guidance over the phone. To find your state’s program, go to shiphelp.org or call 877-839-2675.

Seniors Health Care: AMA Launches New Medicare Insurer “Zing Health” To Focus On Patient-Physician Relationship

From a Fast Company online article:

Zing Health news releaseZing’s plan will give seniors access to a network of clinics in Cook County, Illinois, starting in January. The company hopes to expand to three states by 2022. It’s a managed care plan, which means the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will pay a single monthly fee per member in exchange for a more holistic approach to nurturing patient health. Zing is working with a network of community health centers, including Oak Street Health, which recently raised $65 million for its senior-focused facilities. Continue reading Seniors Health Care: AMA Launches New Medicare Insurer “Zing Health” To Focus On Patient-Physician Relationship