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Terry Savage's 12/3 column ("How income can affect Medicare premiums") cited outdated figures for IRMAA surcharges. The figures, which appear in bullet form after paragraph 5, have been corrected. Ple ...

Every senior on Medicare should be intimately familiar with IRMAA — the initials that stand for Income Related Monthly ...

An increase in Part B Medicare premiums means that beneficiaries will pay $202.90 per month, up from $185 this year.

There are five key things to consider in deciding when you should claim Social Security, according to financial expert Kevin Lum, and health is a huge one.

I just received a Social Security notice that my modified adjusted gross income was over the income-related monthly ...

It’s not a penalty — it’s a surprise tax hike disguised as a Medicare premium.” That’s how I describe one of the sneakiest ...

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.