The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
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Homeownership Is Out of Reach for Many Americans, Despite a Buyer’s Market
The New York Times – Business:A growing split between low-to-middle-income families and wealthy households is changing who has access to homeownership now.
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With Tariff Changes, Consumers May Be Stuck in a Waiting Game
The New York Times – Business:Some companies could decide to temper price increases, but the effect would take time to materialize.
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Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.
The New York Times – Business:With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
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Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
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Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers
The New York Times – Business:The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
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White House Sees Win After 2 Strong Economic Reports
The New York Times – Business:Solid jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.
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U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year
The New York Times – Business:The Consumer Price Index fell in January to 2.4 percent from 2.7 percent a month
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Trying to Cut Costs? Start With Your Phone, Internet and Streaming Bills.
The New York Times – Business:It’s cold outside — and a fine time to look over your bills and see where you can save.
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Flexibility and Rising Costs Are Keeping Mothers at Work
The New York Times – Business:Labor force participation for women with small children continues to float above prepandemic levels, thanks to flexible work setups — and rising costs.
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Americans Are Paying the Bill for Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Claims
The New York Times – Business:Research from the New York Fed confirms that U.S. companies and consumers are bearing tariff costs, despite the president’s assertions otherwise.
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New Kraft Heinz CEO Says Food Company Won’t Split, for Now
The New York Times – Business:The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.