Most People Assume Medicare Has a Fixed Cost It doesn’t. Your Medicare premiums are based on your income. And for many retirees, this comes as a surprise—often after the fact. What Is IRMAA? IRMAA stands for: Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount It means: The more...
“This is a hypothetical example and is not representative of any specific investment. Your results may vary.” Client details have been modified for confidentiality. The Situation A retired couple, both age 68, was referred to our firm by a retired CPA. They had...
The first 90 days after losing a precious spouse can feel overwhelming. This financial checklist for widows explains the most important steps to take, what decisions should wait, and how to begin organizing your financial life after loss. The First 90 Days After Losing...
Losing a spouse changes everything. One moment life feels structured and familiar. The next, the ground beneath your feet feels uncertain. Many widows tell me about the same thing in the first few months: “I feel like I’m standing in the middle of a financial fog.” The...
Why Tax-Free Income Matters in a Long-Term Retirement Strategy When most people think about retirement planning, the focus tends to land on how much they’ve saved. But equally important, often more so, is where those dollars live and how they will be accessed over...
Port Charlotte, FL— January 28, 2026 – Rebekah J. Fero, a financial advisor at Fero Financial in Por Charlotte, FL, has earned a place among LPL Financials’ Ascent Club Program for 2025 — a distinction reserved for advisors who set the standard for excellence in...
Rebekah J. Fero, CFP®, AIF®
