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We Talk with an Expert   Julie VanDyke 50Plus Magazine Are you new to Medicare? Perhaps after working for years to obtain this benefit, you've reached the milestone of 65, and do not know where to begin. Or maybe you've been enrolled for quite some time and are among the smart cookies who realize the value of reviewing your plan each year. Whatever stage you're at, knowledgeable agents are available and ready to help you detangle the complex maze of Medicare. Best of all, thi

Published in 50Plus Magazine , October 1, 2025 Mara Woloshin They say nothing is as constant as change, and Medicare is no exception....

Many people may find Medicare confusing, but understanding how it works can make a significant difference. The first thing to know is...

Critical resources that go beyond financial planning are now available   In Oregon about 800,000 people are already retired or in the...

We are excited to share this article, written by Sue, from the June 2025 issue of 50Plus magazine which you can see here . Sue's article,...

As you may well know, the United States Congress is looking for ways to finance proposed tax cuts in their budget reconciliation bill....

As the U.S. House of Representatives attempts to pass a budget which would cut government spending, Medicaid is seen by some as likely to...

Congress is voting as soon as tonight on legislation that calls for cutting the federal government's share of Medicaid spending,...

Check out this great Associated Press article on getting the right insurance.

Are you one of them? Consumers 65+ are being barraged by endless TV, radio, advertising, mail, phone calls, and emails.   Thousands of...

If you are old enough to remember the song alluded to above, you may well be turning 65 (if you haven’t already). And why are we talking...

At Woloshin Communications, we get far too many calls from people who are feeling just this way. They are often confused, bewildered, and...

You may have been aware that I was out for a series of health issues, but I'm well into my healing journey and ready to serve. I want to...