With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

Think hard before you play with you and your family's health.

Turning 65 opens the door to Medicare - but it also starts a few important countdowns. Missing key enrollment windows could make getting coverage more expensive or, in some cases, harder to find.

Health insurance is mandatory for many college students in the United States, so it’s important for young adults to carefully evaluate their health insurance options. You can often obtain a student ...

Whether you retired at the full retirement age or chose to retire early, you're eligible to enroll in Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. Once you've enrolled, you can make changes to ...