Tax Extension Deadline October 15: Why Filing Late Costs 10 Times More Than Paying Late
The failure-to-file penalty runs 10 times the failure-to-pay penalty. Here is the October 15 tax extension deadline math, and the cheapest way to pay.
Holiday Shipping Costs Rise October 4: Mail the Gifts Before the Surcharge Starts
If there is a box in your hallway waiting to go to your sister in Denver, mail it this month. On October 4 the Postal Service switches on holiday pricing, and the four package services most…
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Employer Tuition Reimbursement: The $5,250 You Forfeit Every December 31
Your employer tuition reimbursement resets January 1 and nothing carries over. How to claim the $5,250 before December 31, plus the math on timing it.
Medicare Part D Premiums Are Set to Jump in 2027: Check Your Plan Before December 7
If you have a standalone Medicare drug plan, the premium you pay in January is probably going to look different from the one you paid in December. Not because your plan changed its mind about…
How Much Money a Library Card Saves in 2026: $419 a Year, and Shrinking
Audible, Netflix, and Spotify run $575 a year. Here is how much money a library card saves in 2026, what your branch still licenses, and why to sign up now.
