Do I have to wait for my ex to file for Social Security to get my benefits?
Knowing when to file for spousal Social Security benefits to get the maximum payout can be complicated. Columnist Philip Moeller explains best practices.
Will I lose Social Security benefits if I sell my house?
Extra income can change the benefits a person receives from Social Security or Medicaid, writes columnist Philip Moeller.
Why retired teachers struggle to make ends meet
In several states, retired teachers and other state workers haven’t gotten a cost-of-living adjustment to their pension checks in years. And with the cost of health care continuing to rise, retirees say they’re reaching a breaking point.
How will my tax return affect my Medicare premium?
Medicare’s high-income surcharges apply to an entire calendar year, writes columnist Philip Moeller.
Mostly unchanged from last year's report, the outlook for Social Security improved slightly. Its solvency was extended to 2035 due to significant changes in the program’s disability insurance fund.
If you are employed and have employer group health insurance, you did not need to get Medicare when you turned 65, columnist Phil Moeller explains.
Your Social Security benefits can be drastically different based on your marital status, writes columnist Philip Moeller.
Many people mistakenly think that Medicare covers lots of things that it doesn't, only to learn the reality of its limitations when they or a loved one is denied coverage.
Changing your supplemental health insurance once you've had your Medigap plan for more than six months can limit your options if you have preexisting conditions, columnist Phil Moeller writes.
