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The Rules for Making a Medigap Switch

Kiplinger provides guidance on how to make a Medicare Medigap switch to get the best plan for your budget.

Kiplinger · Mar 30, 2022

Before Retiring, Make Sure You've Covered These Five Bases

You've worked hard and saved, and now you're ready to retire. For a successful retirement, though, you need to make sure you're prepared in all of these areas.

Kiplinger · Jan 29, 2022

Five Retirement Tips to Help Women Take Control of Their Future

It's a mistake to let someone else make all your financial decisions. You can take control of your finances by reviewing the basics of a good retirement plan.

Kiplinger · Jan 17, 2022

How to Appeal the IRMAA for Medicare Parts B and D

There's a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.

Kiplinger · Jun 10, 2021

10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet

Storing a spare key, your passport card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.

Kiplinger · Apr 23, 2021

Social Security Basics: 12 Things You Must Know to Maximize Your Benefits

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.

Kiplinger · Nov 12, 2020

11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.

Kiplinger · Oct 1, 2020

15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online

Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.

Kiplinger · Jun 26, 2020

Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return

The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.

Kiplinger · Sep 4, 2019

How to Complain and Get Results

Impersonal customer service makes it hard to get help. Here's the script for success.

Kiplinger · Aug 29, 2019