Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, 2026, for 2027 coverage. What you can change, every other enrollment window, and how to sign up at 65.

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Retirement Planning

Medicare Part D 2027: Deductible, Out-of-Pocket Cap, Premiums and How to Pick a Plan

Medicare Part D in 2027: the deductible rises to $700 and the out-of-pocket cap to $2,400. Premiums, the late penalty, Extra Help and how to compare plans.

Oct 11, 202615 min read

Retirement Planning

Medigap vs Medicare Advantage: How to Choose for 2027 (and the Switching Trap)

Medigap vs Medicare Advantage for 2027: the new $9,850 MA out-of-pocket cap, the $3,050 high-deductible Plan G, Plan G vs N, and why switching back later is hard.

Oct 11, 202615 min read

Saving Strategies

Trump Accounts for Kids: The $1,000 Seed, the $5,000 Limit, and How Much They Could Grow

Trump accounts explained: who gets the $1,000 seed, the $5,000 yearly limit, auto-enrollment and claiming, taxes, withdrawals at 18, and how they compare with a 529.

Oct 11, 202616 min read

Debt Management

Average Credit Card Interest Rate: 21.19% APR, and 22.36% If You Carry a Balance

The average credit card APR was 21.19% in August 2026, and 22.36% on accounts paying interest (Federal Reserve). History since 2015, Fed rate link, and payoff math.

Oct 9, 202612 min read

Real Estate & Alternative Investments

Average Property Tax in the US: What Homeowners Pay, by State

US homeowners paid a median $3,211 in property tax in 2024 (Census ACS), about 0.89% of home value. All 50 states, senior relief, SALT cap and escrow.

Oct 9, 202614 min read

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