In this podcast Paul Nichols, the “Investment Coach”, once again pulls back the curtain with the usual market update as it relates to investments. He also discusses the rising cost of Medicare and how it can affect one’s retirement income. Medicare premiums are means tested and as a result are based on income. The reality of rising healthcare costs force Americans to be more proactive about their income sources than ever before. Income distributions need to be managed whether one is using investment brokerage type accounts, life insurance, or annuities, in order to get the best value on healthcare related costs.