Medicare

Congress is gearing up for another debt war, and the collateral damage could include Social Security, Medicare and the stock market.

A New York retiree is running out of options to pay for her sick mother's home care. Can advisors help her navigate the Medicaid maze?

2022 was full of under-the-radar revolutions for the way Americans retire. Here's what happened and what it means for 2023.

A soon-to-retire woman wants to travel in her golden years but needs an aide to look after her mother. Will Medicare chip in?

The No. 2 GOP member said Democrats are mischaracterizing the party's proposals as cuts to benefits.

At first glance, the reduced premium for Medicare Part B looked like an untempered win for the Biden administration. The reality is much more complicated.

Premiums for Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, will decrease for the first time in a decade.

American seniors lose much of their income to medical expenses. A new law aims to change that.

Corey Metzman, co-founder and chief operating officer at Medicare advisory company Chapter, explains the basics of Medicare.

Real interest rates, which protect from inflation, have fallen in recent years, making it more expensive to finance future spending, Allison Schrager writes.

From COBRA premiums to long-term care, there are surprising uses for funds in these tax-advantaged accounts.

Both have their allure, but astute advisors can sort out the best choice between low-cost and premium versions.

One problem is the proposal is focusing on the minor advantage of tax-deferred retirement plans, says Bloomberg columnist Aaron Brown.

The new relief plan has something for many taxpayers, including retirees and the recently unemployed.

Those who feel they have inadequate savings may consider going back to work after the pandemic, even if it's on a part-time basis, according to an expert.

There's a great deal of help for businesses in the CARES Act and the FFCRA.

“[By extending the tax deadline], they automatically extended the deadline to make an IRA contribution last year,” an expert says.

Aside from refinancing, retirees are advised to consider downsizing their homes to reduce overall spending.

Older clients who have lost a job prior to retirement are advised to first consider filing for unemployment insurance and begin making revisions to their budget.

“The advice I give is to calculate the financial impact for each option,” an expert says.