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The 2027 Social Security COLA is announced October 14, 2026, with forecasts around 3.5% to 3.6%. Here is what it could add to your check, how much the projected Medicare Part B increase takes back, and what the hold-harmless rule protects.
State Farm Mutual is paying a $5 billion dividend to auto customers, averaging about $100 per vehicle. Who qualifies, how the amount is calculated, how to check your payment status, taxes, and how to avoid dividend scams.
National car insurance prices are flat to falling in late 2026, yet many drivers are getting higher renewals. Here is where rates are rising, the 12 most common reasons your own bill went up, and how to bring it back down.
Open enrollment for 2027 ACA coverage runs November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Premiums are rising again, the enhanced subsidies are still gone, and some insurers are leaving. Here is what to expect and how to pay less.
The California FAIR Plan's 29.1% average rate increase takes effect October 15, 2026. Who pays more, who may pay less, why it happened, and what homeowners can do before their renewal.
Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, 2026. The projected 2027 Part B premium, Part D's higher deductible and out-of-pocket cap, falling Medicare Advantage premiums, and how to choose a plan.
Cat dental insurance covers dental disease and injury, not routine cleaning. Cats also get dental diseases dogs rarely do, and some policies exclude a common feline treatment. Here is what real policies say and how to keep dental cover valid.
Pet insurance usually covers prescription medication for a covered accident or illness, but prescription food, supplements and preventives are where policies split. Here is what two real policies say, with worked examples for long-term meds.
Dog life insurance is real, but it is not what most owners think. It pays a dog's market value if it dies, and it is built for breeding, show and working dogs. Here is how it works, what it costs, and the better options for a family pet.
Dog walking insurance starts with general liability, but that policy usually excludes the dogs themselves. Here is the full set of cover a dog walker needs, real 2026 cost data, and how to avoid paying for what you do not need.
Fetch pet insurance is cancelled by phone, and the cancellation does not take effect the day you call. Here is how the end date is set, how refunds work, and what to check before you end your policy.
You can cancel Spot pet insurance by phone, email or in writing. Here is exactly how, how the 30-day money-back guarantee and pro-rated refunds work, and the mistakes that cost people coverage.
