Turning 65 can be daunting in more ways than one. For many North Carolinians, the weeks before their birthday are accompanied by a deluge of advertisements and mailings for various Medicare plans. The ...

Advertising from Medicare agents and brokers begins dribbling into your mailbox about six to eight months before you turn 65.

When you become eligible for Medicare, you can choose to enroll in Part A only or both Part A and Part B. In both instances, you can enroll on the Social Security website. Medicare Part A covers ...

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 ...

Learn about 9 Medicare mistakes that can drain your retirement savings, raise healthcare costs, and hurt your coverage ...