The American Retirement Advisor Blog Archives - American Retirement Advisors https://americanretirementadvisors.com/category/the-american-retirement-advisor-blog/ Expert Retirement Planning Advice Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:35:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 97033035 Rx Blues! – September 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/rx-blues-september-2022/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:33:51 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212504 Melody had always been in good health and took only a few generic prescription medications, which were only a few dollars or even free on the drug plan she had for several years since enrolling in Medicare. However, in mid-year 2021 she developed several medical issues that resulted in her taking more medications. Unfortunately, a […]

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]]> 212504 Estate planning needs to be done properly – September 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/estate-planning-needs-to-be-done-properly-september-2022/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:27:27 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212502 Estate planning done improperly can be a family nightmare. Adding insult to injury is that when a loved one passes away, the executor or trustee is responsible for the estate and pays the final bills. This can include legal fees, court costs, and time delays. They also must settle disputes and ensure the estate is […]

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]]> 212502 Don’t neglect your prostate health. – September 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/dont-neglect-your-prostate-health-september-2022/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:23:54 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212500 September is dedicated to raising awareness about prostate health. Control-led portions of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins combined with regular exercise help to improve and maintain prostate health. A high-fat diet and a sedentary lifestyle seem to contribute more to prostate cancer. Your family history is also another essential part of prostate health. […]

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]]> 212500 Romantic Fun Moments? – September 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/romantic-fun-moments-september-2022/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:20:50 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212498 When you were courting your sweetie, what did you do to be fun or romantic? Sure, we all imagine flowers and candy, maybe even a nice dinner out. Or you went dancing or to a club? Maybe the romantic evening was a concert to see their favorite entertainer. Whatever it was you probably remember it […]

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]]> 212498 Out with a bang! – September 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/out-with-a-bang-september-2022/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:15:28 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212495 Wow! August went out with a bang (and a few booms!) Monsoon storms and rainfall in Arizona were at levels we haven’t seen in years! Our “wet” season officially starts June 15th and ends September 30th. Flooding and rainfall have been record-setting in 2022. The rest of the country is seeing rain and flooding not […]

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]]> 212495 I’m mad… not sure what to do! – September 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/im-mad-not-sure-what-to-do/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:12:02 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212493 This is behind-the-scenes information, not reported by any news outlet…yet. I had dinner last month with a friend in our business. He is actually a big deal in one of the largest insurance companies in the Medicare space. I tried to enjoy my meal after he shared some coming changes to Medicare plans in 2023 […]

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]]> 212493 Hearing Loss & Brain Health – August 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/hearing-loss-brain-health-august-2022/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 23:09:36 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212476 Scientists are finding more evidence that hearing loss can make you more likely to experience cognitive decline.However, that does not mean that people with hearing loss are guaranteed to have dementia. Cognitive overload fatigues the brain and can accelerate brain atrophy or shrinkage. How does this happen? As hearing becomes harder, your brain works harder […]

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]]> 212476 July tends to be weak – August 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/july-tends-to-be-weak-august-2022/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 23:01:16 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212474 Hi all! Again, I must start out by saying that I’m writing this article in mid-July. June was a roller coaster ride for the stock market but had a little bit of a budding rally here towards the end of the month. In a typical year, July isn’t that bad of a month. You see […]

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]]> 212474 Please and Thank You! – August 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/please-and-thank-you-august-2022/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:56:00 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212472 What the heck has happened to manners? Did they just disappear? If not, they certainly are taking a hiatus! I am simply amazed by the language and lack of manners that is predominate in our society these days. Why, even famous people, athletes, and politicians don’t mind being crude, blunt, and to the point of […]

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]]> 212472 It’s Hot! – August 2022 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/its-hot-august-2022/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:48:43 +0000 https://americanretirementadvisors.com/?p=212470 I don’t know where you are… but here in Arizona, we are dealing with some of the hottest summer heat on record. Our localpower company just recorded the largest power draw on their system in history… now that’s hot! Guess all of our air conditioners are running at full power here in the valley, I […]

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