Marcia Mantell won’t be eligible for Medicare for a few years yet. But she’s sure ofone thing: Pitchmen like William Shatner won’t be luring her into a MedicareAdvantage plan. “You are nickel-and-dimed to death,” says Mantell, 62, aretirement consultant in Plymouth, Mass. Out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly inthe plans, she says. And once you’re…

How Much Does Private Pay Home Care Cost 2025? What Costs Are Included in the Agency Hourly Bill Rate? Seniors and their families often comment that the hourly cost of home care is more than they expected. Depending on what region in the country you reside, the hourly cost for private pay home care services…

Organize and Plan Home Repair To discuss how to organize and plan home repair, I would like to tell you a short story.  A friend of mine (Mike, you know who you are!) told me recently that, “if I was organized, I would be dangerous.” We commented back and forth for a bit about some…