Medicare open enrollment is here, and this year things could get a little tricky! The Friends Talk Money team is joined by Medicare expert Philip Moeller who breaks down everything you need to know about this year’s medicare open enrollment season and offers some helpful tips to avoid costly mistakes. Have you reviewed your plan options yet?

• Get What’s Your for Medicare, Philip Moeller
• Phil Moeller: What’s new for Medicare - and more - in 2024?
• Terry Savage resources on Medicare & Social Security
• Ask Terry Questions: Medicare Choices
• Medicare open-enrollment will be a doozy this year. Here’s how to make smart choices,  Richard Eisenberg | MarketWatch
• Medicare.gov

Guest: Philip Moeller, Journalist and author of “Get What's Yours books on Medicare, Social Security, and Health Care”. Writes Aging in America newsletter on Substack.

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A growing number of people 55+ are searching for a deeper meaning and purpose in your life, and heading back to college to find it. And many prestigious colleges and universities are offering specialized programs designed just for those new ‘senior students’. These midlife and later-life reinvention courses are flourishing nationwide, with exciting new opportunities launching soon at Yale, the University of Southern California, and Boston College. Tune in to this week’s episode as the Friends Talk Money team delves into this transformative journey, exploring what’s included, all costs involved, and how these programs can help you achieve a fulfilling and enriching new life in retirement.

• It’s Boomtime for College Reinvention Programs, Richard Eisenberg | NextAvenue
• Redefining Lifelong Learning
• Go Back to School with Richard Eisenberg, Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman

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As more retirees seek to reenter the workforce, it is crucial to know how to position yourself for success in today's competitive job market. In this episode, the Friends Talk Money team shares valuable insights on updating your resume effectively. With years of experience in your industry, focus on maintaining a concise and impactful resume. Highlight your achievements with quantifiable metrics and incorporate relevant keywords to make your resume stand out to potential employers. Listen to learn more!

• How to write a résumé when you’re retired and looking for work again, Richard Eisenberg | MarketWatch
• Working in Retirement
• Why older workers are having trouble getting hired, Marketplace

On the latest episode of Friends Talk Money, the crew sits down with IRA and Tax Guru Ed Slott to dive deep into all things retirement savings.

• The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder, Ed Slott
• 10-Year RMD Rule Finalized by IRS, plansponsor.com
• How the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule Affects Your Old 401(k), Morningstar
• Ask Terry: Required Minimum Distributions and Tax Withholding
• Retirement Tips for 2024 From Five Retirement Experts, Pam Krueger
• Rules for required minimum distributions have changed—here’s a guide on when and how to take them, Richard Eisenberg | Next Avenue

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Expert Brian Gordon explains how a recent law created a clever new way to pay for premiums in case you ever need long-term care.

• Gordon Associates: Long Term Care Planning Experts
• A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance, Richard Eisenberg | nextavenue.org
• Ask Terry: LTC Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance — A Creative Way to Pay, Terry Savage

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