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CMS said Sept. 28 that the average Medicare Advantage premium will drop to $12 a month in 2027, while stand-alone Part D drug plans will average $36.
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Federal student loan borrowers now have until December 31, 2026, instead of September 30, to sign up for autopay and get a 1-percentage-point interest rate cut that lasts through June 30, 2028.
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The Education and Treasury departments launched an online Defaulted Loans Support Center on StudentAid.gov, where borrowers in default can apply for rehabilitation or consolidation.
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Memory chipmaker Micron reported record quarterly revenue of $54.2 billion as AI demand keeps memory in short supply, a trend that has been pushing up the cost of computer parts.
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One distinction reshapes how you think about every major purchase. Here's how to tell them apart.
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How the 50/30/20 budget works, with a worked example, setup steps and how to adjust it when your costs don't fit.
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Starting October 1, 2026, California car dealers must show clearer total prices, can't charge for add-ons that give no benefit, and must let buyers cancel many used-car purchases within three days.
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Florida's minimum wage rose to $15 an hour on September 30, 2026, the final step of a voter-approved plan, with tipped workers now owed at least $11.98 an hour in direct pay.
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ADP's monthly report showed U.S. private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, more than economists expected, with health care and education leading the way.
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A plain-English guide to getting your free credit reports, understanding each section, spotting mistakes and disputing errors with the credit bureaus.
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A sinking fund is money you set aside a little at a time for an expense you know is coming. Here is how to build them, with simple math and real-life examples.
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The Conference Board's consumer confidence index dropped to 81.9 in September, its lowest reading since 2014, as Americans grew more worried about prices, jobs and interest rates.
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Two reports released September 29 show home prices rising modestly, 1.9% nationally by Case-Shiller's count and 2.6% by the FHFA's, but prices are still falling once inflation is taken into account.
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New government data show the PCE price index rose 3.4% from a year earlier in August, while consumer spending climbed 0.9% and the saving rate was 4.1%.
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A practical, step-by-step guide to preparing for, asking for and following up on a raise, including what to say and what to do if the answer is no.
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The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 5.25% on Sept. 28, its highest since 2007, which could keep mortgage rates high while giving savers better returns.
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After a Trump-Xi summit, the U.S. and China released lists of about $30 billion in goods each that could get lower tariffs, but experts say the effect on prices will be small.
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A U.S. ban on many Canadian alcoholic drinks, whey protein and large motorcycles took effect Sept. 29, though stockpiles and exemptions may soften the impact on shoppers for now.
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Nvidia added $150 billion to its stock buyback plan on Sept. 28, a record, and the move matters to anyone who owns an S&P 500 index fund.
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In a Sept. 28 speech, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said recent college graduates are having a harder time landing first jobs and that AI spending may be adding to some costs.
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On Sept. 27, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new rules on home insurance nonrenewals and claims penalties but vetoed two bills wildfire survivors had pushed for.
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A plain-English guide to figuring out how much emergency savings you need, where to keep it and how to build it, even on a tight budget.
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Simple, age-by-age ideas to help kids learn saving, spending, giving and patience, from toddlers to teens heading out on their own.
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The maximum SNAP benefit for a family of four rises to $1,023 a month starting October 1, 2026, while states take on a bigger share of the program's running costs.
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The Labor Department's JOLTS report showed job openings fell by 256,000 to about 7.1 million in August, while hiring, quitting and layoffs barely changed.
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