• Do I have to wait for my ex to file for Social Security to get my benefits?

    Do I have to wait for my ex to file for Social Security to get my benefits?

    May 29, 2019 02:24 PM EST

    Journalist Philip Moeller answers your questions about health, aging, and retirement. Phil is the author of the book, “Get What’s Yours for Medicare,” and co-author of “Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security.” Send your questions to Phil. Sue – New Jersey: I ...

  • Column: Why Medicare needs to be fixed before it works 'for All'

    Column: Why Medicare needs to be fixed before it works 'for All'

    May 22, 2019 06:37 PM EST

    Journalist Philip Moeller answers your questions about health, aging, and retirement. Phil is the author of the book, “Get What’s Yours for Medicare,” and co-author of “Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security.” Send your questions to Phil. People with Medicare may ...

  • Will I lose Social Security benefits if I sell my house?

    Will I lose Social Security benefits if I sell my house?

    May 15, 2019 10:46 PM EST

    Journalist Philip Moeller answers your questions about health, aging, and retirement. Phil is the author of the book, “Get What’s Yours for Medicare,” and co-author of “Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security.” Send your questions to Phil. Tina – Wisconsin: I am ...

  • Column: A financial reality check on the push for health care reform

    Column: A financial reality check on the push for health care reform

    May 08, 2019 06:49 PM EST

    Journalist Philip Moeller answers your questions about health, aging, and retirement. Phil is the author of the book, “Get What’s Yours for Medicare,” and co-author of “Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security.” Send your questions to Phil. Recent Congressional Budget Office ...

  • Why don’t 'Medicare for All' plans include Americans living abroad?

    Why don’t 'Medicare for All' plans include Americans living abroad?

    May 01, 2019 09:18 PM EST

    Journalist Philip Moeller answers your questions about health, aging, and retirement. Phil is the author of the book, “Get What’s Yours for Medicare,” and co-author of “Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security.” Send your questions to Phil. Michael – Texas: I’m ...

  • An audit of Social Security found low-income beneficiaries were underpaid

    An audit of Social Security found low-income beneficiaries were underpaid

    Jan 23, 2019 04:42 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of the new book, “Get What’s ...

  • Compare Democrats' many Medicare-for-All proposals with this chart

    Compare Democrats' many Medicare-for-All proposals with this chart

    Jan 16, 2019 11:17 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of the new book, “Get What’s ...

  • Column: What should I do if I get a surprise Medicare bill?

    Column: What should I do if I get a surprise Medicare bill?

    Jan 09, 2019 04:29 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of the new book, “Get What’s ...

  • What does 2019 bring for Medicare and Social Security?

    What does 2019 bring for Medicare and Social Security?

    Jan 02, 2019 06:27 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of the new book, “Get What’s ...

  • Column: Fix, don't eliminate private Medicare plans

    Column: Fix, don't eliminate private Medicare plans

    Dec 19, 2018 09:16 PM EST

    Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering their health care and financial questions. Phil is the author of the new book, “Get What’s ...