If you're expected to pay a surcharge on your Medicare benefits, make sure it's still warranted.

Medicare Part B premiums rose to $185 per month in 2026, an increase from the prior year that translates to less annual Social Security income for most retirees. The hit is far steeper for higher ...

Each week in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week she's looking at five questions on monthly Medicare ...