Burns: Higher premiums to curtail buying power (Houston Chronicle)
I estimate that many a long-lived couple may need to reduce their retirement spending on nonmedical consumption by 13 percent to 26 percent to avoid sharp declines in purchasing power.

Covering the Bases: (The Capital)
Q: I am going to be eligible for Medicare in October. I will retire in September and my health insurance will be discontinued by my company, which is small. I understand that I need to sign up for Medicare Part A and B, but I don't see the need to buy a Medigap policy right away.