October 2025

While Columbus Day may still be on your Google cal, more than 200 communities have ditched it in favor of Indigenous Peoples' Day — which honors the strength and contributions of Native communities.

It’s also the deadline to pay anything you still owe. Miss it, and the IRS tacks on more penalties. File, pay, and cross it off — or don’t, and deal with the fines later.

Medicare’s open enrollment runs through Dec 7. If someone in your life is over 65 — and overdue for a coverage check — now’s the time to revisit their plan. A little nudge could go a long way (like finally seeing that therapist).