Americans Are Looking to the Midwest to Find Affordability

The region offers housing costs below the national median and steady wage growth.

California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety

New Safe Homes grants program, taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026, could begin taking applications in the spring, CA insurance department says.
WMNF

Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs

When shopping, consumers should make sure they land on Healthcare.gov, because there are look-alikes that may not offer ...

Beyond the house: Insuring your deck, fence, and detached garage

CheapInsurance.com reports that Coverage B for homeowners insurance protects external structures. Homeowners often overlook ...

Shopping for pricy ACA health plans? Some cheaper options come with trade-offs

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.
STAT

White House unveils largest batch of drug pricing agreements yet

Nine drugmakers are set to unveil deals with the Trump administration to lower the prices of some of their drugs, marking the ...
Los Angeles Times

Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs

Faced with premium increases and the expiration of tax subsidies, some consumers are considering going outside the ACA to find more affordable options. But that requires caution. For the millions of ...