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Layin’ it on the Line: The hidden Medicare surcharge many Utah retirees never see coming
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (946+ words) Most Utah retirees know that Medicare Part B comes with a monthly premium. Fewer realize their modified adjusted gross income from two years prior determines whether they pay the standard rate or a significantly higher surcharge. In 2026, the standard Part…...
Layin' it on the Line: What you need to know before Medicare open enrollment ends
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (1036+ words) If you've ever tried to read a Medicare booklet without your eyes glazing over, you know why so many people call it a maze. Between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D and Medigap, it can feel like someone scattered the…...
Southern Utah Insurance explains 2026 health care changes: what you need to know
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (809+ words) (Sponsored)With open enrollment underway, Southern Utah Insurance is guiding clients through major 2026 health coverage changes, and many may not realize their services come at no cost. "We're local, we're here, we're involved in the community," said Chanel Struhs, a…...
Layin' it on the Line: The long-term care crisis - why the government may force you to buy coverage
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1236+ words) It started quietly in one corner of the country. In 2022, Washington State rolled out the first program of its kind " a mandatory long-term care insurance tax on workers" paychecks. The goal? Help residents cover the crushing cost of long-term care....
Layin' it on the Line: This hidden IRS rule could save your retirement from long-term care costs
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (872+ words) When it comes to retirement planning, most people focus on the "big three: income, taxes and investments. But there's another silent threat that can derail even the best-laid plans " long-term care costs. We don't like to think about it, but…...
Layin' it on the Line: Rethinking retirement investing in volatile times
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (447+ words) For decades, the 60/40 portfolio " 60% stocks, 40% bonds " was the gold standard for retirees. It offered growth with stocks, stability with bonds and a decent chance of sleeping well at night. But the financial world has changed. The last few years have…...