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Oct 20, 2026
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The IRS is issuing automatic tax adjustments to more than 50,000 taxpayers, with eligible adoptive families potentially receiving up to $5,000 per qualifying child without filing an amended return.
Oct 19, 2026
Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a proposed $167.5 million settlement over ATM fees. Americans who paid unreimbursed fees at independent ATMs may be eligible to claim a share by February 10, 2027.
Oct 18, 2026
Social Security’s projected 3.6% raise could add about $75 a month for the average retiree in 2027—but higher Medicare premiums could swallow much of that increase.
Oct 17, 2026
Married Americans paying college expenses could qualify for valuable education tax credits in 2027—but income limits, filing status and eligible expenses determine how much they can claim.
Oct 16, 2026
Families who bought certain Perrigo infant formula products may qualify for compensation from a $10 million settlement—but eligibility depends on where and when they purchased them.
Oct 15, 2026
Social Security benefits could rise again in 2027, but the projected cost-of-living adjustment may not keep pace with retirees’ rising everyday expenses.
