If you are turning 65 in 2026, you have a critical seven-month window to sign up for Medicare — and missing it can be an expensive mistake. While some people are enrolled automatically, millions of ...

Potential penalties: If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part A at age 65 and neglect to sign up within eight months of stopping work or losing employer coverage (whichever comes first), you may have to ...

You may first sign up for Medicare during a period that begins 3 months before your 65th birthday and ends 3 months afterward. There are other set enrollment periods throughout the year where you may ...

Many Americans choose to retire overseas — for the warmer weather, the lower cost of living or the new cultural experience.

Millions of older Americans rely on Medicare, the government-run health insurance program that changes slightly every year. Staying informed is essential. If you choose to retire before age 65 (you ...

Most people I know are looking forward to signing up for Medicare just as soon as they can. When you're first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for ...

Are you planning to enroll in Medicare for the first time? You can sign up only during specified times of the year. Enrollment is done through Social Security, although some people with retirement or ...