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When Clients Claim Social Security Early, Take These Steps to Avoid Surprises
By Marcia MantellClients who claim before 65 can miss taking specific actions with Medicare and HSAs, leading to tax consequences.
September 28, 2023
Health Insurers Say They'll Stand Up for COVID-19 Vaccine AccessThe groups have pledged to clear up cost-sharing problems quickly.
September 28, 2023
What a Shutdown Means for Social Security, MedicareWhile Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid recipients shouldn't panic, the economy could take a hit, policy analysts say.
September 28, 2023
Senate Republican Calls for Tightening Net Investment Income Tax RulesRick Scott used the issue to take a swipe at the Biden family's income taxes.
September 27, 2023
The Math on Retirement Health Care Costs Is Scarier Than It LooksAn apparent flattening of costs incurred by Medicare doesn't necessarily translate to individuals, Ron Mastrogiovanni says.
September 27, 2023
Medicare Basics in a Nutshell: A Medicare QuestionThe annual enrollment period starts Oct. 15.
September 24, 2023
Medicare's Chief Actuary Grades a Proposal to Hike Taxes on the WealthyA bill expandiing the Net Investment Income Tax could keep Medicare solvent for 75 years, Paul Spitalnic predicts.
September 22, 2023
7 Social Security and Medicare Quirks That Trip Up AdvisorsThe two programs can interact in surprising ways, retirement consultant Marcia Mantell says.