Important Medicare Questions if Working Past Age 65

1. Does your employer have 20 or more full-time workers?

2. Is your current health coverage working for you?

3. Is your employer's drug coverage as good as Medicare Part D?

4. Are you currently receiving Social Security?

5. Do you want to keep adding to a Health Savings Account?

6. Are you and/or your spouse high-income earners?

7. Are you covered by your spouse's plan or the other way around?

According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, an average retired couple age 65 in 2024 may need approximately $330,000 saved (after tax) to cover health care expenses in retirement.

Key Factors in Deciding to Delay or Take Social Security Early: Health Status, Early Retirement, Working Past Age 62, Return on Your Investments, Large Retirement Accounts, Federal and State Taxes, Liquid Assets, Other Income, Married, Divorced, Widowed, Social Security Concerns

How to apply for Social Security.
(1) When can you apply for Social Security?
(2) What if I apply early and change my mind?
(3) Impact of working while collecting social security benefits?
(4) If my social security becomes taxable, should I withhold?
(5) When can I expect my first social security payment?

If you change jobs or retire between the ages of 55 and 59 1/2 learn how to pull money out of your 401(k) penalty free by utilizing the lesser known Rule of 55.

Market Volatility Investment Strategies
(1) Keep Cash for Spending
(2) Don’t Invest Short-Term Money
(3) Rebalance Regularly
(4) Maintain Asset Allocation
(5) Keep Fees and Expenses Low
(6) Stay the Course at Work
(7) Update Your Financial Plan

Ville Wealth Management works with all types of clients but specializes in helping clients aged 50 to 65 in preparing for a successful retirement, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of this life change.