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 ...

The clock is winding down on Medicare's 2025 open enrollment period, which officially closes on Sunday, December 7. This ...

Dear Toni: I have a few questions about enrolling in Medicare since I am turning 65 in January: Will my Medicare start automatically in January since I am still working? If I retire when I’m 67, do I ...

However, if you'll be turning 65 in 2026, your full retirement age for Social Security doesn't arrive until 67. If you sign ...

Dear Toni: I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire in February. I have a question about my enrollment timing. I will work through January to help with the transition of my job responsibilities ...

My sister has collected your articles on Medicare for years and suggested that I contact you about my Medicare issue. I turn 65 on Oct. 20 and am preparing to retire next February. I have a question ...

I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling in Medicare saying that the 7-month ...

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Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. My sister has collected your articles on Medicare for years ...