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The 2027 COLA had not been officially announced as of October 12, 2026. When it is expected, how it is set, and what is official versus forecast.
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The Nov. 3 midterms and the cost of living: what Congress can and can't change on housing, health care, groceries and energy, and what to ask about promises.
Health & Wellness
HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage starts November 1, 2026. Know the December 15 deadline for January 1 coverage and what to prepare.
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A simple formula and calculator to estimate what your monthly Social Security benefit could be after a cost-of-living adjustment, with clearly illustrative examples.
Personal Finance
A credit freeze stops new accounts from being opened in your name. What it does, how it differs from a fraud alert and how to place or lift it.
Health & Wellness
Medicare's Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Here is what you can switch, when coverage starts and a short checklist for comparing plans.
Home
Work out what your electric space heater costs per hour, day and month using its wattage and your own rate per kWh. Includes a table and calculator.
A credit freeze stops new accounts from being opened in your name. What it does, how it differs from a fraud alert and how to place or lift it.
What the 50/30/20 rule is, how to apply it to your take-home pay with a dollar example, when it does not fit, and a calculator to split your income.
Same coverage, same deductible, same limits: how to line up quotes fairly, what to ask each insurer and where to check your state's rules.
A simple method to work out the cost of one charge, 100 miles or a year of charging at home, using your own electricity rate and your car's efficiency.
What an electric clothes dryer costs per load, per hour and per month from its wattage and your rate per kWh. Table, calculator and ENERGY STAR facts.
Find your refrigerator's yearly kWh on its EnergyGuide label, turn it into a monthly cost with your rate, and learn what helps it use less power.
Saving Money
The 2027 COLA had not been officially announced as of October 12, 2026. When it is expected, how it is set, and what is official versus forecast.
Saving Money
A simple formula and calculator to estimate what your monthly Social Security benefit could be after a cost-of-living adjustment, with clearly illustrative examples.
Saving Money
Warning signs of fake stores and too-good-to-be-true offers, safer ways to pay and what to do if you've been scammed. A short checklist for the holiday season.
Personal Finance
The Nov. 3 midterms and the cost of living: what Congress can and can't change on housing, health care, groceries and energy, and what to ask about promises.
Personal Finance
A credit freeze stops new accounts from being opened in your name. What it does, how it differs from a fraud alert and how to place or lift it.
Personal Finance
What the 50/30/20 rule is, how to apply it to your take-home pay with a dollar example, when it does not fit, and a calculator to split your income.
Home
Work out what your electric space heater costs per hour, day and month using its wattage and your own rate per kWh. Includes a table and calculator.
Home
Clocks fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. What updates automatically, what you need to change by hand and where DST isn't observed.
Home
A simple method to work out the cost of one charge, 100 miles or a year of charging at home, using your own electricity rate and your car's efficiency.
Technology
What the free plans of ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini include as of October 12, 2026, what limits they state, and how to use AI tools well, safely and honestly.
Curiosities
How hiccups happen, common triggers, what the evidence says about home remedies, and when long-lasting hiccups are a reason to talk with a doctor.
Health & Wellness
HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage starts November 1, 2026. Know the December 15 deadline for January 1 coverage and what to prepare.
Health & Wellness
Medicare's Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Here is what you can switch, when coverage starts and a short checklist for comparing plans.
Health & Wellness
Why limbs get pins and needles, what usually causes it, when it's harmless, and which warning signs mean you should see a clinician or call 911.
