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The Federal Reserve faces a tough decision when it convenes Tuesday for a two-day meeting to determine whether to cut interest rates for a third consecutive time or hold off due to concerns about inflation. “It is among the hardest rate decisions in recent memory,” said Jai Kedia, a research fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute’ s Center for Monetary and…

Paramount said it’ s offering $30 for each Warner Bros. Discovery share, as well as a quicker and easier way for investors to get their payout. Paramount is offering to buy all of Warner Bros. Discovery in cash, unlike Netflix’ s offer of cash and stock for just Warner Bros. following its pending split with Discovery. The board of directors for Warner Bros. Discovery had…

Idaho Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher is hoping to expand the use of private, short-term health insurance. Fulcher on Thursday announced the introduction of the Removing Insurance Gaps for Health Treatment Act of 2025, which would extend the maximum allowance for short-term health plans from four months to up to three years. Short-term plans are sold…

State Farm, the most public-facing of around 200 individual State Farm cases brought by an Oklahoma City law firm. That firm, Whitten Burrage, has waged a years-long campaign against State Farm over an alleged scheme to cheat policyholders on claims of roof damage resulting from wind and hail. It is now calling for the release of critical documents the firm said…

At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. If your employer doesn't extend health benefits to you, you may need to buy a private health insurance policy, extend your employer-sponsored coverage through COBRA, or purchase an individual health insurance policy through either a…

The U.S Federal Reserve will present its FOMC decision this coming Wednesday and is expected to lower the Federal Funds Rate by another 25 basis points by many analysts. Many Fed observers are starting to note Jerome Powell is losing his grip on Fed policy at this point under the Trump administration, and other decision makers are gaining prominence.; And Jerome…

At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. If your employer doesn't extend health benefits to you, you may need to buy a private health insurance policy, extend your employer-sponsored coverage through COBRA, or purchase an individual health insurance policy through either a…

The following information was released by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare:. The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on Social Security. White House officials reportedly are planning to completely rewrite the criteria for determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance.

For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of radiation, biopsies and hospitalizations that left him weak and depleted. In 2023, Tennant, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the bile ducts that had spread throughout his body. "My dad was a little nervous because it was something…

The Missouri Farm Bureau is partnering with UnitedHealthcare to offer new health coverage plans that could save farmers between 30 and 50 percent compared to other insurance options. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garett Hawkins said the organization felt compelled to pursue its own coverage options because many self-employed farmers have gone…

GLEN ROSE— The Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting this month to celebrate Phillips-Gray Insurance Brokerage and honor longtime local business owner Marilyn Phillips, who is marking the 40th anniversary of Sunrise Properties of Texas and Marilyn Phillips Insurance Agency. Chamber President Brian Thomas opened the…

For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of radiation, biopsies, and hospitalizations that left him weak and depleted. In 2023, Tennant, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the bile ducts that had spread throughout his body. "My dad was a little nervous because it was something…

Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to the Office of Personnel Management urging compliance with the Smith Amendment, which prevents taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for an elective abortion under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. OPM has long violated the Smith Amendment by offering health care plans to Members of Congress and…

For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of radiation, biopsies, and hospitalizations that left him weak and depleted. In 2023, Tennant, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the bile ducts that had spread throughout his body. "My dad was a little nervous because it was something…

As Congress intensifies negotiations over whether to extend the Affordable Care Act's temporary enhanced premium tax credits, Iowa's congressional delegation remains largely skeptical— with most Republicans warning that extending the COVID-era subsidies risks deepening fraud, subsidizing wealthy households and insurance companies, and avoiding…

As Congress intensifies negotiations over whether to extend the Aff ordable Care Act's temporary enhanced premium tax credits, Iowa's congressional delegation remains largely skeptical— with most Republicans warning that extending the COVID-era subsidies risks deepening fraud, subsidizing wealthy households and insurance companies, and avoiding…