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'They're the ones who caused the problem': Trump panics, scrambles to explain why costs aren't going down during outlandish tirade

During his remarks at the White House today, President Trump scrambled to explain why costs aren't going down. Trump blamed Democrats, stating, "They're the ones who caused the problem." Director Rob ...
The New York Times

For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem

The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and ...
The Irish Times

Ireland’s vicious housing circle: high costs, high rents

The latest report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI) on apartment costs here perfectly encapsulates the circular nature of Ireland’s housing problem. The only way we’ll get ...
Politico

New poll paints a grim picture of a nation under financial strain

Americans are struggling with affordability pressures that are squeezing everything from their everyday necessities to their biggest-ticket expenses. Nearly half of Americans said they find groceries, ...
Politico

Republicans have an affordability problem. They can’t agree on how to fix it.

Republicans want to put the economy at the center of their midterm message as they seek to protect their majorities in Congress. But as cost-of-living concerns mount across the political spectrum, the ...
MarketWatch

Humana’s stock falls as Medicaid, health-benefit costs are still problems

Shares of Humana Inc. took a hit in early Wednesday trading, as the health insurer cut its outlook for both Medicaid-membership growth and the profitability of its overall insurance business. While ...
Bloomberg L.P.

The True Cost of China’s Falling Prices

Bloomberg analysis shows deflation on the ground feels more pronounced than official data show, with prices of everyday goods plunging and the share of loss-making companies at a 25-year high. Beijing ...
Newsweek

Donald Trump: ‘I Don’t Want To Hear About the Affordability’

President Donald Trump appeared to dismiss concerns about the cost of living for Americans, calling such criticism a "con" by Democrats and touting his record on inflation. Trump specifically cited ...
Morningstar

Humana's stock falls as Medicaid, health-benefit costs are still problems

Profitability on insurance benefits is seen falling more than expected as costs rise, while Medicaid membership is now expected to grow much less than previous forecasts Humana's stock falls as ...
WOKV

Housing costs top list of most important problems facing Florida, UNF poll finds

Jacksonville, Fl — Housing costs, property insurance, and property taxes are the most important problems facing Florida today. A poll by UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab finds concerns over housing ...
News4Jax

UNF Poll: Housing costs ranked most important problem facing Florida; voters divided over eliminating property taxes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The basic cost to live in Florida continues to be the most important problem facing homeowners across the state. That’s just one of the findings to come out of a new University of ...
Marin Independent Journal

Rising veterinary costs pose problems

We often talk about the importance of regular veterinary care for our pets. But along with that regular care — and certainly in cases of accidents or serious illness — comes the cost. According to the ...