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The Fed Meets This Week. Here's What Its Rate Moves Mean for Your Wallet
After raising rates in September for the first time since 2023, the Federal Reserve is weighing its next step. What it means for savers and borrowers.
Gas Prices Ease Slightly but Stay at Record Highs for Fall
The national average for regular slipped to about $4.29 a gallon, still the highest ever for this time of year. Here's why, and how to spend less.
ACA Open Enrollment Starts Nov. 1: Expect Higher Premiums and Fewer Choices in Some States
If you buy your own health insurance, this is the year not to auto-renew. Here's what's changing for 2027 coverage.
2027 Tax Brackets Are Coming Soon. Here's What Early Projections Show
The IRS usually announces next year's tax brackets in the fall. Analysts expect a bigger inflation bump than last year.
Holiday Spending Is Expected to Top $1 Trillion. How to Keep Your Share in Check
The National Retail Federation forecasts 4.2% growth in holiday sales this year. Here's how to celebrate without the January hangover.
Trump Accounts Are Open: What Parents Should Know About the $1,000 Deposit
The new investment accounts for kids launched in July. Here's who gets the government contribution, how to sign up and how they compare.
Social Security Checks Will Rise 3.6% in 2027
The cost-of-living adjustment is the largest in three years. Here's how much more you'll get and when it arrives.
Inflation Jumps to 3.7% as Gas Prices Surge
Consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, the most since spring. Here's what got more expensive and what it means for your budget.