Medicare enrollment for 2026 opens on Oct. 15. Do you know what you earned two years ago? Your 2024 income will determine if you’ll pay the Medicare surcharge, or income-related monthly adjustment ...

From missed RMDs and bigger-than-necessary IRA withdrawals to a variety of other issues, small missteps can snowball into ...

For millions of Americans approaching age 65—or qualifying earlier due to disability—the transition to Medicare marks a major financial and health milestone. While eligibility for the program is not ...

The income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) is a component of Medicare funding. It was created in 2003 as part of the Medicare Modernization Act to help increase the financial stability of ...

The IRMAA threshold for 2026 is projected at $109,000 for singles/married filing separately and $218,000 for married filing jointly. Medicare IRMAA income thresholds for 2027 will once again be ...

Medicare changed again in 2025 -- affecting premiums, prescription drug costs and how you pay for medications. Make a plan now for your 2026 Medicare.

“Your retirement income could trigger a Medicare penalty you didn’t even know existed.” Most retirees think of Medicare as a safety net — a predictable, reliable program that helps cover health ...

I’m 64 now, and I’ll turn 65 and go on Medicare in 2026. I had big capital gains in 2024, and I know I’m going to end up paying more for my monthly premiums because my income will be high for that ...

In my most recent column I explained the key decisions you must make about Medicare — either when you initially enroll or ...