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Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1230+ words) By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Mari Younger cherished her life in West Maui. She worked hard at her career in the restaurant industry and was proudly self-sufficient, happily living in the same condo for 11 years, lovingly doting on her cat, Stella....
As spring arrives, many Americans are extending the idea of spring cleaning to their finances
2+ day, 29+ min ago (101+ words) As spring arrives, many Americans are extending the idea of spring cleaning to their finances and Mountain America Credit Union can help you get started. Karla Loftus, with Mountain America, says this seasonal check-in can start with taking inventory of…...
Illinois lawmakers revive bid to rein in homeowners insurance rates
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (185+ words) Pritzker-backed bill would give regulators power to review and roll back hikes Illinois lawmakers are gearing up to take another swing at one of the most closely watched insurance overhauls in years, reviving a bill that would give state regulators…...
New Illinois law would let state insurance department reject excessive rate hikes
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (223+ words) March 20, 2026 / 12:52 PM CDT / CBS Chicago A bill working its way through the Illinois legislature could mean good news for homeowners and drivers concerned about insurance rates. The new law would allow the Illinois Department of Insurance to reject excessive rate…...
Operation HOPE and Financial Literacy for All Launch Second Annual Green Socks Day Challenge to Advance Financial Literacy Across the U.S.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (261+ words) Operation HOPE, and its national initiative Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), today announced the launch of the second annual Green Socks Day Challenge, a nationwide movement culminating on April 30 ... ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 9, 2026-- Operation HOPE, and its national initiative Financial Literacy…...
Oklahoma Insurance Producer Has License Revoked Following Investigation
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (218+ words) The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) announced it has fined and revoked the license of Leslie Clark, a resident insurance producer from Stigler, Oklahoma, following an investigation led by its Anti-Fraud Unit. On Feb. 11, 2026, a show-cause hearing was held at OID's…...
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Will Again Accept Actual Cash Value Home Insurance
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (245+ words) Insurance industry trade associations are applauding a decision to change the homeowners insurance required by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which the trades said will lower costs for homeowners and buyers. The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week announced the…...
Report: Federal real estate portfolio has $50B maintenance, repair liability
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (397+ words) An independent panel has determined that the United States' federal real estate portfolio has accumulated about $50 billion of deferred maintenance and repair liabilities. This has resulted in a portfolio "with deferred maintenance backlogs that increase building lifecycle costs, accelerate asset…...
Cheapest Car Insurance in Wisconsin 2026
7+ hour ago (932+ words) Geico is the cheapest car insurance company in Wisconsin for drivers with many types of records Updated March 20, 2026 The amount and type of coverage you choose impacts'car insurance costs. Geico and'USAA have some of the cheapest car insurance in Wisconsin…...
Renewing Commercial Vehicle Insurance? These 7 Checks Can Save You Costs and Downtime
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (315+ words) Here are the key factors every commercial vehicle owner in India should review before renewing their policy. Insurance terms often change year to year due to different norms and risk assessments. Before renewing, carefully review what's included and more importantly,…...