The Social Security Fairness Act could raise your MAGI and trigger IRMAA in 2026–27. Plan now: manage taxable income, file ...

For the more than 65 million Americans who depend on Medicare, 2025 will bring noticeable changes to their healthcare bills. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ha ...

Your successful retirement savings could backfire when Medicare bills arrive. The IRMAA surcharge will trap 8.6 million ...

When it comes to Medicare, premiums don’t always stop at the standard rate. If your income exceeds certain thresholds, you ...

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But for some, the monthly bill for Part B can be a shock—especially when it jumps past $600. If you’re staring at a ...

For baby boomers, Social Security often represents a central pillar of retirement income. Yet claiming too early — or waiting ...

Medicare costs are projected to rise by their highest amount in years. Here’s what to expect if you’re on Part B or Part D.

Avoid Medicare's 'Shadow Tax' With This Financial Expert's IRMAA-Busting Tips You're cruising along in retirement, and then bam: Your Medicare premiums soar because your income crossed the limit.

IRMAA is a surcharge that is determined by the Social Security Administration and is based on income reported two years prior. The amount is calculated annually, so if your income changes, so might ...

Medicare may send a first bill that is higher than future bills. This could be due to the billing period, or penalties and surcharges. Read more.

On average, Social Security covers 30.11% of retirees’ spending. Find out where Social Security benefits will cover the highest and lowest percentage of your spending in retirement.