Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. What to know if the federal government shuts down.

Nearly six million seniors owe extra Medicare premiums called Irmaa, and these charges are set to rise.

Some Social Security recipients will be getting much smaller payments in 2026 due to a specific type of Medicare premium hike ...

It's not the only way Medicare has gotten more expensive this year.

If you're currently on Medicare or will be soon, here are five myths worth debunking to help you understand the program ...

Experts too easily forget that “government spending” is a benign way of describing central planning of precious resources.

Paying into the Medicare system doesn't guarantee free health insurance in retirement; it comes with deductibles and premiums ...

An increasingly likely partial shutdown could impact a number of federal services.

Even without a tax hike, retirees face higher taxes from forced withdrawals, Medicare penalties, and taxable Social ...

Some retirees could see Medicare premiums rise by more than $400 a month in 2026 due to IRMAA. Here’s how it affects Social Security checks and who pays more.

Budget bills are in limbo as Trump administration, Democrats are locked in a dispute over immigration reform ...