Ray's Retire Right Report Retire Right — Retire Smart! Raymond T. Martin, Retirement Coach and Medicare Planning
April 2025 Happy April! Enjoy this mix of stories and trivia to tickle your funny bone and pique your interest . and maybe become a better buyer too! .
April is "National Knuckles Down Month" April 1st - 7th is "Laugh at Work Week" And April 19th is "National Hanging Out Day"
Have It Your Way! As an April Fool’s Day prank in 1998, Burger King announced a new item on their menu in a full-page ad in USA Today as the “ultimate ‘HAVE IT YOUR WAY’” promotion. They introduced the “Left-Handed Whopper” specially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. The new sandwich would have all condiments rotated 180˙reducing the amount of lettuce and toppings from spilling out the right side of the burger.” According to the ad, “Finally, after years of neglect, left-handed eaters will no longer need to conform to traditional right -handed eating methods when enjoying America’s favorite burger.” The following day Burger King revealed it as a hoax. Nevertheless, thousands of customers still went into restaurants to request a left-handed burger while thousands of others specified a right-handed version.
What is the origin of the phrase, “United we stand, divided we fall”? (See the Answer Area.)
Spring into Good Health: Medicare-Covered Preventive Screenings As we welcome the fresh start of spring, it’s the perfect time to focus on a different kind of cleaning—your health! Just as you declutter your home, consider giving your health a refresh by taking advantage of the many preventive screenings covered by Original Medicare at 100%. Medicare Part B covers a wide range of preventive services with no out-of-pocket costs when performed by a provider who accepts Medicare. These include an Annual Wellness Visit, which helps assess your overall health and create a personalized prevention plan. Other essential screenings include cardiovascular disease screenings, diabetes screenings, and certain cancer screenings such as mammograms, colorectal cancer screenings, and prostate cancer screenings. Additionally, bone density tests, depression screenings, and obesity counseling are available to help you stay proactive about your well-being. Spring is an ideal time to schedule these screenings. After a long winter, focusing on your health can help you enjoy the warmer months feeling your best. Preventive tests can detect health concerns early, allowing for timely treatment and better outcomes. Just like maintaining a clean and organized home, staying on top of your health helps prevent problems down the road. So, as you check off your spring-cleaning to-do list, don’t forget to schedule your Medicarecovered screenings. A little prevention now can help ensure a healthier, happier season ahead! To see a list of all Medicare-Covered preventive screenings, visit: https://www.medicare.gov/ coverage/preventive-screening-services
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