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The JCKC Notebook.

Plain-English guides to tax, ACA, life insurance, Medicare, notary services — and the financial questions South Florida families actually ask.

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Tax Services

Self-Employed in South Florida: A 2026 Tax Survival Guide for Rideshare Drivers, Freelancers, and Small-Business Owners

A plain-English 2026 tax playbook for South Florida's self-employed — the 15.3% SE tax, the new $16,100 standard deduction, the 72.5¢ mileage rate, quarterly estimated payments, ITIN filing, and how to stop overpaying penalties.

May 18, 2026 13 min read

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Medicare & ACA

Medicare & ACA in 2026: The $2,100 Drug Cap, Expired Subsidies, and What It Means for South Florida Families

January 2026 brought the biggest shake-up to American health coverage in a generation — a $2,100 Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap, the first ten Medicare-negotiated drug prices, and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies. Here's what every South Florida family should know.

May 15, 2026 14 min read

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