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Insurance unaffordable for flooded homes almost two years on from disaster
Home owners are struggling to obtain or afford insurance in north Queensland which is still recovering from devastating floods in early 2025. Policy holders in the town of Ingham say their insurance was not renewed after the event or had…
Pixel Care Vs. Carrier Insurance: Which Is Better For Your Google Pixel?
If insuring your cellphone against accidental damage, loss, and theft is a cost you can afford and justify, you should know that your wireless carrier isn't the only game in town. Just like how you can get AppleCare+ for an iPhone and Samsung Care+…
RAND and USC health researchers: Even big self-insured companies can't rein in health costs
This open enrollment season, employers and workers alike are again confronting high cost increases for health coverage, with family premiums now averaging over $28,000 a year. Some small companies report spending more on health insurance than they…
UK holidaymakers issued warning as simple mistake could void travel insurance
Many are unaware that they need to declare their pre-existing medical condition. UK holidaymakers have been warned that failing to declare a medical condition when buying travel insurance could leave them facing hefty medical bills abroad, with new…
Soaring health insurance costs are quietly preventing wages from rising higher, while workers also shoulder a larger share of premiums, economist says
Open enrollment season for health care plans is about to begin, and many Americans may get sticker shock after seeing how much premiums will rise. But the rising cost of insurance is also quietly eroding wage gains, preventing workers from getting…
Hackers Stole a Record $9.2 Billion of Crypto This Year. Is Your Crypto Insured Anywhere?
Canton Strategic Holdings (NASDAQ: CNTN) announced on October 29, 2026, that its shares will become the first tokenized U.S. stock, with trading expected to begin as early as November 2 on TSV, a platform for tokenized securities. A tokenized stock…
Ping An Insurance Co. of China Ltd. (OTCMKTS:PNGAY) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest
Ping An Insurance Co. of China Ltd. (OTCMKTS:PNGAY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 199,227 shares, a drop of 40.2% from the September 30th total…
At 67 He'll Move $400,000 From His Bank to a Brokerage for a Better Yield. The Insurance There Isn't the FDIC, and It Protects Against Something Different
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The latest update on the grocery wars is here, with Walmart and Costco gaining ground
The grocery wars continue to heat up. As US households continue to grapple with rising costs for gas, housing, and insurance, they're increasingly looking for savings on groceries. That's giving value-focused retailers like Walmart and Costco a…
Fashion and tradition: how John Smedley is innovating in a tough market
Tina is wielding a large pair of scissors with authority, slicing with immense skill and precision. With 38 years of experience, she is an important member of the 230-strong manufacturing team producing fine knitwear for the John Smedley brand.
Everyone expected a political shift, but the market got a surprise
Two key economic variables served as a sophisticated barometer regarding investor expectations for the election outcomes. Until the afternoon of Election Day, expectations leaned toward an upheaval and a narrow victory for the 'Change Bloc.' This…
Toronto Condo Team Announces Insights on Opportunities and Risks in Toronto's Softer Housing Market
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 31st, 2026, FinanceWire Toronto Condo Team announces insights into the opportunities and risks emerging in Toronto's softer housing market, highlighting how changing home prices, available inventory, economic…
How the Affordable Care Act made healthcare unaffordable
By design, Obamacare drove up the demand for healthcare and consolidated both the insurance industry and the world of healthcare providers, such as physicians' practices and hospitals. Democrats named it the Affordable Care Act, but in private the…
Help with future planning, please - 45 and very little savings & pension...WWYD?
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What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options. The sign-up window for the marketplace, also…
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