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Winter Heating Costs 2026-27: Why Gas Bills Fall While Electric and Heating Oil Bills Rise
The government's winter forecast shows a split by fuel and region. Here is what each kind of home should expect to pay and what to do about it.
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MoneyThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics Explained: What Hall and Woodford Figured Out About Recessions, Rates and Expectations
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won for models built on how people and firms actually decide. Here is what that means for your mortgage, your savings and the Fed.
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MoneyThe Click-to-Cancel Rule Explained: Why Canceling a Subscription Still Isn't Always Easy in 2026
A federal court struck down the FTC's click-to-cancel rule in 2025. Here is where the rule stands now and what protects you when you try to quit a subscription.
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MoneyThe 2027 401(k) Limit Is Expected to Hit $25,500: What Savers Should Do Before the IRS Confirms It
Milliman and Marsh both project a $1,000 increase for 2027. Here is what the likely numbers mean for your paycheck, and what to do while you wait for the IRS.
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MoneyWhy Data Centers Became a Midterm Issue: What They Mean for Your Electric Bill
A new survey shows most voters do not want a nearby AI data center. Here is what the data says about electricity prices, who pays for the grid and what could change.
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MoneyTariff Refunds After the Supreme Court Ruling: Do Shoppers Get Any Money Back?
Importers can claim billions in refunds on struck-down tariffs. Whether any of it reaches shoppers is a separate, unsettled question.
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Money2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Last Day to Ship With USPS, FedEx and UPS
USPS, FedEx and UPS have set their cutoff dates for Christmas delivery. Here is every date that matters, and how to avoid paying for speed.
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MoneyACA Open Enrollment 2027: Higher Premiums, Insurer Exits and What to Check
Marketplace enrollment opens November 1 with a median proposed rate increase near 15% and insurers leaving 24 states. Here is how to avoid an unpleasant surprise.
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MoneyThe Fed Raised Rates in September: What the October Meeting Means for Your Money
The Federal Reserve meets October 27-28 after its first hike in this cycle. Here is what moves, what does not, and what to do with your savings and debt.
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MoneyBlack Friday 2026: What the Record Holiday Forecasts Mean for Your Wallet
Adobe expects $275 billion in online sales and the NRF expects $1 trillion overall. The discounts look familiar, and AI shopping tools are the new wrinkle.
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MoneyWhy Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September: Gasoline Did Most of the Work
Consumer prices jumped 0.6% in one month, and gasoline is up 34% from a year ago. Here is what is behind the number and what it means for your budget.
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MoneyMedicare Open Enrollment 2027: What Changed and How to Check Your Plan
Drug plan premiums are jumping in some areas, the out-of-pocket cap is rising to $2,400 and fewer plans are on offer. You have until December 7 to compare.