Medicare has implemented a new pilot program that requires preapproval for many treatments. The pilot program is currently ...

Medicare charges enrollees a standard monthly premium for Part B. If you have a higher income, you may be assessed a surcharge on your Part B premiums. It's important to plan for higher Medicare costs ...

I'm 71 years old and my current Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance is $315,000 after withdrawing $60,000 this year. This is ...

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical ...

The Social Security payroll tax is capped at $184,500 in 2026. Some high earners have already stopped paying into the program for the year.

To plan smartly for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? tips@wichitaeagle.com. Wichita Forward is promoting a ...

Tax planning becomes a priority if you're still working and can no longer fund an HSA Like many savvy retirement savers, you take full advantage of health savings accounts. Every year, you contribute ...

Like many savvy retirement savers, you take full advantage of health savings accounts. Every year, you contribute the maximum to your HSA. But once you turn 65 and start Medicare, your HSA eligibility ...

While millions of tax filers are expecting a bump in their tax refund amount this year, millions more will owe back taxes. You can avoid taxes owed sticker-shock by using tax estimators to calculate ...

Elaine Young, a 66-year-old widow living near Philadelphia who does her own taxes, is confused and annoyed. “I got a letter from Social Security congratulating me on my 2.8% cost-of-living inflation ...