Who Qualifies for the $90 Medicare Part B Rebate—and When It Arrives
A one-time $90 Medicare Part B rebate is due for about 20.8 million beneficiaries in October. Here is who qualifies, when payments arrive and what to do if one is…
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna Narrow Some Medicare Advantage Networks for 2027
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna say more 2027 Medicare Advantage plans will limit provider access, making annual network checks especially important during open enrollment.
September Housing Data Show Record Price Cuts as Mortgage Rates Top 7%
Realtor.com reported that 20.8% of U.S. listings had price cuts in September as active inventory rose and contract signings declined.
New York City Appeals Order to Restart Second-Home Tax Notices
A Staten Island judge voided New York City's first round of second-home tax notices, but the city appealed, automatically pausing the order while litigation continues.
Treasury to Automatically Create Trump Accounts for Up to 60 Million Children
New Treasury regulations automatically create Trump Accounts for up to 60 million children beginning October 1, but families must still claim accounts and separately elect the $1,000 federal contribution when…
New Defaulted Loans Support Center Opens at StudentAid.gov
Treasury and Education launched a federal portal for borrowers in default to compare rehabilitation and consolidation and apply online.
Medicare Advantage Average Premium Projected to Fall to $12 in 2027
CMS projects the enrollment-weighted average monthly Medicare Advantage premium will decline 16.5% in 2027, while actual costs and benefits will vary by plan.
California Closes Nano Banc; Sunwest Assumes Most Deposits
California closed Nano Banc on September 25. Sunwest Bank assumed substantially all deposits; the FDIC says customers retained access to their money.
How FDIC Deposit Insurance Works
What the standard $250,000 FDIC limit means, which deposits are covered, and why ownership categories matter.