Medicare
News, insights and expert analysis on medicare from the team at Kiplinger.
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid MakingMedicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Things To Know for Medicare Open EnrollmentMedicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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10 Strategies to Help Women on Their Way to Financial PowerAs women gain wealth and influence, being proactive about financial planning is essential to address longevity and close gaps in confidence and caregiving.
By Camille Butterfield
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How to Stop These 5 Risks From Wrecking Your RetirementYour retirement could be jeopardized if you ignore the risks you'll face later in life. From inflation to market volatility, here's what to prepare for.
By Matthew Lang
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Don't Wait Until January: Your Year-End Health Checklist to Kickstart 2026Skip the fleeting resolutions and start the new year with a proactive plan to optimize your longevity, cognitive health and social vitality.
By Donna LeValley
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A Financial Pro Breaks Retirement Planning Into 5 Easy PiecesThis retirement plan focuses on five key areas — income generation, tax management, asset withdrawals, planning for big expenses and health care, and legacy.
By J. Burke "J.B." Howard
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Vaccines Medicare Covers for FreeThe U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these vaccines Medicare covers for free can keep you safe.
By Donna LeValley
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The 7-Month Deadline That Sets Your Lifetime Medicare PremiumsUnderstanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage.
By Donna LeValley
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How to Steer Clear of the Medicare Tax TorpedoBetter beware, because if you go even $1 over an important income threshold, your Medicare premiums could rise exponentially due to IRMAA surcharges.
By John J. Gardner, IAR
