The Retirement Nerds
Retirement gets complicated. Medicare, Social Security, Investments, and your Estate Plan are the core of your retirement decisions, but each of those gets remarkably complex. They are mazes with minefields every step of the way that lead to confusion and nightmares. Our channel puts out videos to help remove obstacles, clear up the mess, and keep your retirement decisions a whole lot more simple.
From The Retirement Nerds. If you’re wondering how Medicare would cover cataract eye surgery and how much you would actually pay on Medicare Advantage versus Medicare Supplement plans, this video has the real answers. We break down the true out-of-pocket costs for glaucoma surgery under: • Medicare Supplement Plan G • Medicare Supplement Plan N…
From The Retirement Nerds. Medicare can be confusing — with all the different parts, letters, premiums, deductibles, and rules, it’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed. This video breaks down exactly how Medicare works in 2026. We cover: • Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D • What each part covers (and doesn’t) • Medicare Supplement…
From The Retirement Nerds. The biggest question in Medicare is whether to take a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan? Seniors across America are faced with this choice, and making the wrong pick could result in significant consequences. This video dives into an honest look at the real pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans…
From The Retirement Nerds. CMS announced the 2026 Medicare cost updates for Medicare Parts A and B and, surprise, surprise… they went up. Part A saw increases in the 3.5% range. Part B saw increases in the 9.7% range. Given that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) was only 2.8%, these Medicare increases…
From The Retirement Nerds. Three important things are happening in the Medicare space that affect those either on Medicare or hoping to go on Medicare soon. 1. Advantage plan exits in higher numbers than anticipated. 2. Insurance company and agent tensions. 3. Delayed release of 2026 Medicare costs. RELATED VIDEOS: CHECKLIST FOR SUPPLEMENT SWITCH: https://theretirementnerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Guarantee-Issue-Checklist.pdf…