For Beth (not her real name) living alone is a good thing. Over the years, she has grown accustomed to the single lifestyle. She’s satisfied with doing things on her Read more
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Opinion: Food inflation has soared in the U.S. And now farmers are planting wheat in the most expensive harvest ever
U.S. farmers are planting wheat during a critical time, as food prices remain high because of a host of issues including widespread inflation, supply-chain snarls, droughts and Russia’s war in Read more
Opinion: Florida’s insurance rates have almost doubled over five years, yet insurance companies are still losing money — and the reason is more insidious than hurricanes
Hurricane risk might seem like the obvious problem, but there is a more insidious driver in this financial train wreck. Finance professor Shahid Hamid, who directs the Laboratory for Insurance at Read more
U.K. could face 3-hour power outages in ‘worst-case’ scenario, utility warns
A major U.K. utility has warned customers that they face potential three-hour power cuts this winter, if volatility and uncertainty in global energy markets worsens. National Grid, which provides power Read more
Mortgage applications fall to the lowest pace in 25 years in latest week
The numbers: A surge in mortgage rates, and evacuations due to Hurricane Ian, both seriously dampened demand for home purchases and refinances. Rates are inching even closer to 7%, and Read more
Mortgage applications fall to the lowest pace in 25 years in latest week
The numbers: A surge in mortgage rates, and evacuations due to Hurricane Ian, both seriously dampened demand for home purchases and refinances. Rates are inching even closer to 7%, and Read more
Elon Musk’s Starlink to help provide Florida with internet access in Hurricane Ian’s wake
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, will help provide broadband internet access to people in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian. Florida governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Saturday that Starlink Read more
Hurricane Ian victims now have until early 2023 for tax deadlines, including extensions on this year’s income-tax returns, IRS says
As Florida residents and businesses just start the long recovery process after Hurricane Ian’s destruction, they are getting more time for some upcoming tax deadlines. Florida taxpayers now have until Read more
Opinion: Congress must deny a special waiver Boeing seeks for the next version of the 737 MAX
It’s been only three years since two Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes crashed in a span of five months. A total of 346 people were killed in the two disasters. Read more
Hurricane Ian devastated your home – here’s the important first steps for disaster relief and insurance claims
The full financial and human price of Hurricane Ian’s destruction is still unknown, days after it lashed Florida and now with South Carolina fresh off its wrath. But even with Read more