Navigating Medicare Enrollment

Turning 65? Don’t miss Medicare’s 7-month deadline. One mistake could mean lifetime penalties.

Whether you are ready to retire or plan to keep working when you reach age 65, make sure you understand this deadline. Dreamstime/TCA

By Donna LeValley From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Turning 65 should be a milestone to celebrate, not a source of financial stress. Yet, for millions of Americans, navigating Medicare’s initial enrollment period (IEP) can be a confusing, high-stakes gamble.