'That was an odd year for us' "The impact is relatively small in context but it's still annoying to have it happen." (Photo subjects are models.) Dear Help Me Retire, I just received a Social Security ...

My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due on Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it's over $550. I currently have more than $12,000 ...

Sometimes, new retirees who sign up for Medicare may find themselves paying extra monthly charges for premiums. Yet for those whose income drops at retirement, it may be possible to change that.

If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be happy to know that many appeals are successful, so it’s definitely worth your time. But before going ...

I just received a Social Security notice that my modified adjusted gross income was over the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) and will be facing an extra charge for Plans B and D. This ...