A study from Duke's Department of Economics found that consumers ultimately paid more than the tariff cost on European wines during a 2019– 21 trade dispute, a finding that could have significant implications for U.S. consumers as a fresh wave of tariffs around the globe affects prices. "The bad news is that our estimates suggest consumer cost increases…
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OKLAHOMA CITY— Four companies that hold about 60% of the market share for homeowners' insurance in Oklahoma have not leveraged their dominance to push premium rates higher, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready insists. Lawmakers who recently have examined issues surrounding rising insurance rates called attention to the fact that four…
OKLAHOMA CITY— Four companies that hold about 60% of the market share for homeowners' insurance in Oklahoma have not leveraged their dominance to push premium rates higher, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready insists. Lawmakers who recently have examined issues surrounding rising insurance rates called attention to the fact that four…
Indiana ranked 32nd out of the states and the District of Columbia. The Commonwealth Fund, a research nonprofit focused on health care, on Thursday released a report grading how well Medicare works for people in each state and the District of Columbia. "In some states, beneficiaries can see doctors quickly and afford their prescriptions," Gretchen Johnson, vice…
"With health insurance companies adjusting their plan portfolios and coverage areas in 2026 amid an increasingly dynamic health care market, consumers need clear and trustworthy information about the companies providing their health insurance and the features of the plans they offer," said Sumita Singh, executive vice president and general manager of…
About this time of year, Foundation Communities would be getting its latest group of specially trained staff members ready to help more than 6,800 Central Texans sign up for Affordable Care Act insurance coverage. But after the federal government gutted 90% of the national navigator program budget, Foundation Communities will see no federal grant this year.
A new report says North Central Washington residents who rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace for health insurance may see premiums skyrocket if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are not extended by Congress. Premiums without the tax credits will rise 110% in Chelan County, 114% in Douglas County and 118% in Grant County, according to the report, which…
The average 30- year fixed mortgage rate fell four basis points to 6.04% APR in the week ending Oct. 23, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he supports further cuts to the federal funds rate while speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York last week. Susan M. Collins, a fellow member of the Federal…
Premiums for job-based health insurance rose 6% in 2025 to an average of $26,993 a year for family coverage, according to an annual survey of employers released Oct. 22 by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News. The average annual premium for an individual health plan provided by employers increased by 5% to $9,325— nearly $3,000…
NEW YORK- U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-inflation-trump-prices-economy-wall-street-fed-consumers-280a2fd30de3bb44bd87cd0248082322 "> an update on inflation came in a bit less painful than feared. Even more importantly for Wall Street, it could also clear the way for the Federal Reserve to keep cutting…
Keep your fingers crossed but it looks like no hurricane or tropical storm will pay Florida a visit this year. Florida's homeowners insurance has been a topic of debate and frustration for years. The Legislature passed some laws in 2022 it believed would help ease the dilemma.
GREENEVILLE— Ballad Health has filed a federal lawsuit in Greeneville, against UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation's largest health insurers. Through the suit, Ballad Health aims to protect patients, physicians and hospitals across the Appalachian Highlands. "Ballad Health has worked in good faith for years to ensure patients receive the care they need and…
The following information was released by the American Bankers Association:. The Federal Reserve issued a significant proposal today to improve the accuracy and transparency of its stress testing models and the stress-testing framework more generally. The Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Association, the Ohio Bankers League and the Ohio…
The following information was released by the Nevada Democratic Party:. On top of rising inflation, Nevadans' health insurance premiums are set to increase by 26% on average an extra $147 a month due to Republicans allowing the enhanced tax credits to expire. Data from the the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that under Lombardo, Nevada had the worst…
The following information was released by UCLA Health System:. The Open Enrollment period is Nov. 1- Jan. 15 nationally and Nov. 1- Jan. 31 for those purchasing through Covered California. Regina D. Green, director of managed care operations for UCLA Medical Group, explains what to consider during Open Enrollment to make the process more user-friendly.
In case you missed it, yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas visited the W.H. Bagshaw Company in Hudson, one of New Hampshire's small manufacturers. Bagshaw, a metal parts manufacturer based in Hudson, found out that its health insurance policies with Anthem would increase approximately 38% in 2026. Anthem specifically cited the expiration of Affordable Care…
KUNA, Idaho— Dave Reynolds was almost as pleased about a recent cut in interest rates as he was about the good crop of silage corn he and teammates harvested as September waned. The Federal Reserve Board's Open Market Committee on Sept. 17 reduced its target range for the Federal Funds Rate, which banks charge each other overnight and which impacts other rates, by a…
WASHINGTON, DC– The Social Security Administration announced on Friday that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Security Income payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026.. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting…
TREASURE COAST- Florida Blue Medicare, part of GuideWell, a mission-driven, not-for-profit mutual holding company serving the needs of thousands of Floridians, has released its offerings for the 2026 Annual Enrollment Period. This year, Florida Blue Medicare is offering:. Florida Blue Medicare is also offering a Medicare Advantage plan designed for veterans.
