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The 2027 Medicare Open Enrollment period begins on Thursday. During open enrollment, beneficiaries have the ability to compare and adjust their coverage plans. If you’re thinking about making adjustments, these are the dates and deadlines you need to know to ensure you get the coverage you need.
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Medicare is tricky. You need to decide when you want to enroll, which coverage plans you need, and what you can afford to pay out-of-pocket. Here are 12 Medicare basics you need to understand in order to transform the chaos of enrolling into a breeze.
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Holding periods, tax-loss harvesting, and account choice can all affect what you owe when you sell stocks. A financial advisor can help you build a tax-aware plan. Find and compare financial advisors who serve your area.
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President Trump recently announced that some lucky Medicare Part B enrollees are eligible to receive a $90 rebate. But, who qualifies, and if you do qualify, when will you receive your check?
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You did your research and signed up for the Medicare supplement plan that seemed right for you, and it’s been working. You don’t feel the need to make a switch. However, over time, the premium you’re paying can go up, and if you’re not paying attention to it, you could be losing money.
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Medicare unfortunately does not cover everything and with enrollment season approaching, knowing what your plan covers vs. what it doesn’t is more important than ever.
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Fee-only firms are compensated directly by clients and generally do not earn commissions from selling financial products. SmartAsset ranked the top 10 fee-only financial advisor firms of 2026 based on AUM, individual client count, age of firm, and more.
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One of the trickiest parts of navigating Medicare is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). How you manage your money directly changes what you pay and can have unexpected consequences. Our quiz can test your knowledge of how the IRMAA works and help you brush up on your facts.
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