Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

More than 10,000 boomers are turning 65 every day and becoming eligible for Medicare. Some of them are making serious mistakes when they sign up.

Medicare doesn’t cover everything, including expensive items such as hearing aids and dentures.

If you plan to travel — especially internationally — in retirement, choose your Medicare plan carefully, or you may not be adequately covered.

One of the decisions that most people have to make when they turn 65 is whether to choose traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Between now and Dec. 31 is open enrollment for Medicare. It’s a time for Medicare recipients to make changes in their plans. I’m also using this as an opportunity to talk about Medicare enrollment for new recipients, because many of the concerns are the same. I covered most of the important stuff yesterday, but I