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Health insurance companies cancel nearly 1M Medicare Advantage plans - here's what it means for you
Health insurance giants are cutting back on benefits to maximize their profit. UnitedHealthcare and Humana — the two largest private health insurance companies for older adults in the US — are canceling several Medicare Advantage…
Nasdaq futures lead gains as SpaceX, Super Micro results lift AI stocks
By Purvi Agarwal and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Oct 21 (Reuters) – Futures tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains on Wednesday as quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer revived the AI trade, while Netflix slipped after its forecast…
Democratic senators share 'Trump Tax' on 6 items: what the data shows
Senators Andy Kim and Elizabeth Warren are drawing attention to household costs ahead of the midterm elections, sharing a graphic that describes the increases as a “Trump Tax.” Kim shared Warren's visual on X. It lists groceries…
I make $10 a day': Nail salon workers describe the struggle to get by
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. Over paper plates of fried rice and tofu pad thai, nail salon workers, organizers, and researchers gathered Monday night at…
Insurance positioned as a supplement for ageing well via cross-sector collaboration: IA
As a supplementary pillar for ageing well, the insurance sector is required to collaborate with the government, policymakers and healthcare providers to address the challenges of an aging population, according to Hong Kong's Insurance Authority…
Share of non-regular workers hits highest level since 2003 in Aug.: data
The proportion of non-regular workers among South Korea's wage earners reached a record high of 38.5 percent in August, the data ministry said Wednesday, with their wage gap with regular workers also reaching a new record. The total number of…
Insurance Report: 17,000 inquiries annually, NIS 21.5m. returned to the public
The Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority published its detailed annual report today, Wednesday, summarizing its public inquiry handling activities during 2025. The report shows that following the Authority's intervention, a total of NIS…
Orange County School Board to vote on contract dispute affecting over 10,000 employees
ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 10,000 Orange County Public Schools employees could see their finances impacted Wednesday when the school board takes up a months-long contract dispute with the teachers' union. The fight has been at an impasse…
Medicare Advantage enrollees face fewer plans, higher costs and benefit cuts for 2027
(CNN) — Fewer health insurance plans. Higher out-of-pocket costs. Skimpier supplemental benefits. This upheaval is what senior citizens will have to contend with during Medicare Advantage's open enrollment period for 2027 coverage, which…
Insurers urged to adopt risk-based pricing for motor insurance
Insurance companies have been urged to adopt data-driven pricing models that take individual risk profiles into account, rather than charging motorists similar premiums regardless of their driving history or level of risk. Hebert Asiimwe, the Head…
I Have a Trust Fund in the Millions. You'll Never Believe My Spouse's No. 1 Worry.
Pay Dirt is Slate's money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It's anonymous!) My spouse is worried about money all the time, but objectively we're fine. I make low six figures and have mid six figures saved, plus a…
Midterm Election Update: Medicaid Changes
Major federal changes to Medicaid eligibility and financing from the 2025 reconciliation law are coming, including new work requirements beginning by next year that will affect millions of Medicaid enrollees. At the time the law was enacted, the…
Many teenagers see social media addiction around them
Endless scrolling and following in everyday life: According to surveys, many children and teenagers use social media to a risky or pathological extent. Teenagers themselves also notice this behavior among their friends. (Stock photo) According to a…
US Middle-Income Group Faces $1,700 Average Net Cost Increase in 2026
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimates that Americans in the middle fifth by income face an average $1,700 net cost increase in 2026 as higher prices and health costs outweigh tax benefits. The institute's October model puts the…
Bossier City Council introduces 2027 budget after nearly $3M in cuts
(The Center Square) - The Bossier City Council introduced its proposed 2027 operating and capital budgets Tuesday after city officials identified nearly $3 million in spending cuts to address a projected $1.8 million general fund deficit.
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