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1+ day, 33+ min ago (244+ words) Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Friday's show of defiance came nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran's top leaders and hammered its weapons…...
Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out
1+ day, 5+ 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, 1+ hour 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…...
Allstate homeowners rate hike sparks debate over Illinois insurance oversight
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (551+ words) (The Center Square) " Illinois homeowners could see their insurance bills rise again after Allstate filed a $58 million rate increase affecting nearly 300,000 policyholders, reigniting a debate over whether the state should tighten oversight or risk government overreach in the insurance market....
Allstate tees up another rate hike for Illinois homeowners
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) Regulators face pressure to act as insurer plans average 8.8 percent hike Illinois homeowners insured by Allstate are bracing for another hit next year, as the state's second-largest provider moves forward with a round of rate increases. Allstate plans to raise…...
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
3+ hour, 40+ 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
5+ hour, 4+ 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…...
Actual cash value vs. replacement cost: Which renters policy saves you money?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1019+ words) The world of insurance can often feel like deciphering an overly complex text. The field is dense, confusing, and frequently causes frustration for policyholders. However, when examining renters insurance, one critical distinction exists that can determine financial outcomes following a…...