In this episode of Watts on Wealth Radio, Barry Watts and Ralph Hip explore significant upcoming changes to Medicare in 2025, introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Key updates include a $35/month cap on insulin costs, no out-of-pocket costs for recommended vaccines, expanded financial assistance for Part D Extra Help, and a new $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap for Part D. Barry discusses the importance of understanding these changes and highlights common retirement risks, such as outliving savings and the need for long-term care planning. He encourages listeners to seek expert guidance to secure their retirement amid these evolving complexities.

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- 034. Medicare & Retirement Risk -

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In this episode of Watts on Wealth Radio, Barry Watts and Ralph Hip examine the recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and their effects on retirees and the economy. With rates lowered by half a point to counter recession risks and control inflation, Barry highlights the need for a diversified portfolio with protected principal investments to navigate market fluctuations. He also addresses the potential impact of reduced interest rates on retirees’ income and the possibility of tax increases in 2026 if the 2017 tax cuts expire. Barry advises listeners to prepare by seeking professional financial guidance.

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- 033. Taking Control of your Retirement -

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Barry Watts and Ralph Hipp discuss financial regrets, particularly in retirement, and strategies to avoid them. A survey by Bankrate revealed that 77% of retirees have financial regrets, with 22% regretting not saving early enough and 18% not saving enough for emergencies. Barry emphasizes the importance of planning and education, offering his six steps to retirement confidence. He advises on tax strategies, including converting traditional IRAs to ROTHs while taxes are low, and creating a retirement income plan. Barry also addresses concerns about long-term care, estate planning, and business succession, stressing the need for proactive financial planning.

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- 032. 401k's and Mailbag Questions -

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