Theo Marlow

The Weatherization Assistance Program pays for insulation, air sealing and heating repairs at no cost to you. Renters qualify too, with the landlord written approval.

Medicare Open Enrollment runs 15 October to 7 December 2026 for 2027 coverage. The Part D deductible rises to $700 and the out-of-pocket cap to $2,400, and the letter that tells you what your plan is doing arrives this month.

The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2028, and it is the one that matters least. Thirteen state programs pay until the money runs out, and the 2027-28 form is already accepting real submissions.

Four state-run programs pay your Medicare premiums, and one covers deductibles and coinsurance too. The 2026 income limits, what each pays, and the April 2026 rule change that may already have started your application.

Every official place to search for unclaimed money, the federal pools no state database covers, the deadlines where the money really does expire, and how the scams work.

The 2027 Social Security COLA is announced in October 2026. Here is the exact date, how the number is calculated, and why Medicare takes part of your raise.

LIHEAP helps low income households pay heating and cooling bills. Who qualifies, when your state opens applications, how much you get, and the 48-hour crisis track.