social security

When to consider Obamacare instead of Medicare

By Philip Moeller

Even though you might qualify for Medicare under its disability rules, you might not find a better deal than what you can get under the Affordable Care Act, at least until you turn 65.

What Clinton and Trump propose for Social Security and Medicare

By Philip Moeller

What's in store for Social Security and Medicare?…

How selling a home may affect what you pay for Medicare

By Philip Moeller

Watch out for this gotcha.

Is there any relief for astronomical drug costs?

By Philip Moeller

Medicare is prevented by law from negotiating with drug companies over their prices. In recent years, the price tag for people who must take expensive new drugs has risen at an alarming rate.

Do you know how Medigap policies work?

By Philip Moeller

During your initial enrollment period for Medicare, there are “guaranteed issue rights” for Medigap policies that prevent insurers from either denying coverage or charging you higher rates due to pre-existing conditions.

The best insurance policy on Earth: waiting until 70 to take Social Security

By Paul Solman

Viewing Social Security as an investment is economically blockheaded. Instead, think of Social Security as an insurance policy.

I’ve fallen on hardship. Should I take Social Security early?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers readers' Social Security questions.

Despite decreased benefits, many Americans take Social Security early

By Adam Allington, Associated Press

Taking Social Security benefits early comes with a price, yet more than 4 in 10 Americans who are 50 and over say they’ll dip into the program before reaching full retirement age.