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Better Living
10 Great Wines Under $25 for Fall and the 2026 Holiday Season
From cool fall evenings and football gatherings to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday parties and New Year’s celebrations, this is the time of year when it pays to have a few dependable bottles of wine on hand. Fortunately, a good bottle does not have to cost $40 or $50. For this 2026 seasonal guide, we reviewed current […]
Decoded
Buying Real Estate With a Partner: LLC, Joint Venture, S Corporation or Direct Ownership?
Two people find a duplex that needs work. One has more cash; the other has construction experience and time to supervise the renovation. They might plan to rent the building for several years before selling, or renovate it quickly and put it back on the market. The investment sounds straightforward, but choosing how to own […]
Social Security: The Piggy Bank That Helps
Updated September 19,2026 You have probably seen Social Security coming out of your paycheck for years. Maybe decades. But how much do you really know about where that money goes, how your eventual benefit is calculated, when you can claim it—or whether Social Security will still be there when you retire? Those questions matter. For […]
Know-How
Open Enrollment 2027: 9 Health Insurance Checks Before You Choose
Choosing health insurance for 2027 starts with two questions: Which enrollment rules apply to you, and what will the coverage actually cost when you need care? A familiar plan name or a low monthly premium cannot answer either question. Medicare’s annual plan-change window runs October 15–December 7, 2026. HealthCare.gov enrollment begins November 1. Medicaid and […]
