01 Jul Understanding Retiree Health Insurance Plans

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

July 1, 2025 ~ After retirement, having good health insurance coverage is essential. It is especially important when dealing with a chronic or serious medical condition. While many individuals will qualify for Medicare when they turn 65, some employers offer retiree health insurance plans for...

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18 Jun What to Know When Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis & Taking Time Off Work

Posted at 08:00h in Employment by Triage Cancer

When dealing with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, you may find that you need to take time off or stop working entirely. This blog discusses what you should think about if you’re taking time off for a shorter period, or if you are taking a...

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24 Oct WTF (What the Finance) Is a Qualified Charitable Distribution?

Posted at 14:11h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Ever wonder how to make donations to a charity from your IRA? This blog from our partner and certified financial planner, Kristi Sullivan, explains what you need to know . . . To encourage you not to leave all the year-end tasks until, well, the end...

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25 Apr How Do I Take Withdrawals in Retirement? An Introduction.

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Retirement in America is not for wimps.  For most people, gone are the days when you hang up your tools one day and then go home to a steady pension for the rest of your life. Nowadays, we must consider Social Security claiming strategies, required minimum...

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27 Jul Claim Your Social Security Retirement Benefits Too Early? You Can Claim, Suspend, & Restart

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

If you joined 35% of Americans in claiming your Social Security (SS) retirement benefits before getting to your full retirement age, you should know that decision wasn’t final.  Many people think they have to claim their Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, or decide to...

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18 May Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

Posted at 08:00h in Employment, Finances by Triage Cancer

Unsure how to recover a past job’s 401(k) benefits? Learn how to track down old retirement accounts. Have you paid into a 401(k) with a past employer, but forgot about it after you switched jobs? You may be leaving money on the table. People often forget about...

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03 Dec WTF (What the Finance) is a State Mandated Retirement Plan?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

Think all workers can participate in a retirement plan? Think again! According to a 2019 study by the Pension Rights Center* out of 139 million full and part-time workers, only 56% are participating in a work sponsored retirement plan. Only 12% of employers with less...

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25 Aug Working While Retired: What You Need to Know About Social Security

Posted at 09:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

There are many reasons to continue or go back to work after you have retired: it can generate extra income, fulfill purpose, add structure to your day, create opportunities for socializing with coworkers, and sharpen valuable skills. Working can add to both your daily routine...

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04 Aug Understanding Social Security Survivor’s Benefits

Posted at 08:00h in Finances by Triage Cancer

The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers “Survivor’s Benefits” for certain individuals, to help reduce the financial impact of a worker’s death on their family. If you are coping with the loss of a family member, or if you are planning for your family’s future, it is...

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08 Jul Accessing Retirement Funds Early During COVID-19

Posted at 17:23h in COVID-19, Finances by Triage Cancer

Academic research has given a name to the financial burden of cancer, referred to as financial toxicity.  Given that some form of financial burden often accompanies a cancer diagnosis, exacerbated now by the pandemic, retirement accounts may serve as vital financial lifelines for individuals and...

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