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I had no problem opening the “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. When it came to filling out the application for Medicare that was another story. I knew my ...

If you're anywhere near Medicare sign-up time, even years away, the time to start thinking about all of this is now.

Some important Medicare updates took effect on Jan. 1. One of the biggest changes is a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket ...

Starting with Social Security, much can be done to reduce entitlement spending while making the programs better at the same ...

Investopedia spoke with Isabel Barrow at Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the changes the new Social Security Fairness Law will bring and the impact it could have on retirees.

Now that Donald Trump is back for a second presidential term, another big political shift will happen simultaneously happen ...

The top Democrat on the DOGE subcommittee is ready to "fight back" against any attempts to dismantle federal agencies and ...

Many of the 61 million Americans with Medicare are wondering whether their out-of-pocket health costs will be higher in 2025 ...

Elizabeth Warren's recommendations for Elon Musk's DOGE include cutting Department of Defense spending and cracking down on ...