The consumer program many Windows 10 users expected to end on Oct. 13, 2026, now runs another year. Enrolled PCs carry over automatically, but the extra time is a window to plan, not a permanent fix.
The yearly window to change Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans opens this week. Your plan's Annual Notice of Change and the Medicare Plan Finder are the places to start.
The final number is not out yet. Here is the calendar, the inflation formula Social Security uses by law, and what beneficiaries can do while they wait.
The temporary boost to Marketplace premium tax credits covered only 2021 through 2025. Here is what that means for 2027 coverage, and how to compare plans before the deadlines.
The 2025 tax law created deductions that apply for 2026 whether or not you itemize. Here are the IRS numbers and the moves to consider before the year ends.
Federal vaccine guidance has been in flux since 2025. Here is what CDC and FDA say right now, where a major medical group differs, and what to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Most of the country gains an hour on the first Sunday in November. The House voted this summer to end the clock changes, but the Senate has not acted, so the switch goes ahead.
Health savings account limits for next year are already official. The flexible spending account figure usually arrives in the fall, so here is how to plan your workplace benefits elections now.
The consumer program many Windows 10 users expected to end on Oct. 13, 2026, now runs another year. Enrolled PCs carry over automatically, but the extra time is a window to plan, not a permanent fix.
Federal agencies say the same few tricks show up every holiday season. Here is how each one works, the official advice for avoiding it, and what to do if you have already paid.
Criminals who take over your number can intercept the text codes that guard your bank and email. A carrier PIN, an account lock and stronger sign-in methods make that much harder.
A passkey lets you sign in with your face, fingerprint or device PIN instead of a password, and it is built to resist phishing. Here is how it works and how to avoid getting locked out.
The federal government's Winter Fuels Outlook, released Oct. 6, splits households by heating fuel. Here are its forecasts, simple ways to trim your bill, and the federal programs that help with costs.
The federal credits for heat pumps, insulation, windows and rooftop solar do not cover work done in 2026. Homeowners still have a few ways to benefit, plus state rebates and weatherization help.
A few hours of work before temperatures drop can head off burst pipes, ice dams, heating fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Here is what safety agencies recommend, in order.
Cold weather saps batteries, lowers tire pressure and can turn a breakdown into an emergency. Here is what federal safety agencies recommend checking before the first storm.
The deduction applies for 2025 through 2028 whether or not you itemize, and final IRS rules take effect Nov. 9. Here are the limits, the income phase-out and how to confirm where a vehicle was assembled.
The new and used clean vehicle credits are gone, and the home charger credit ended June 30. Here is how to shop for an electric vehicle without them.
Holiday trips are weeks away, and the planning window is now. Here is what to know about the calendar, booking protections, airport security and driving in winter weather.
Adults need a REAL ID or another accepted ID at airport security. Travelers who have neither can pay TSA to try to verify their identity, but approval is not guaranteed.
Cash refunds are required by federal rule. Meals and hotels depend on airline promises, and a Department of Transportation change taking effect this month narrows which disruptions count as within the airline's control.
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