Money Matters

Nationwide recently announced that it will be dropping many of its pet insurance plans. Citing economic reasons, these decisions could affect pet owners and the pet insurance industry as we know it. Nationwide Cuts Pet Insurance Nationwide Insurance, the largest pet insurer in the U.S., announced that it will be dropping about 100,000 pet insurance … Read more

California is taking a significant step toward addressing the wildfire insurance crisis impacting its residents. New regulations will change how insurance companies can choose their policies in California, specifically in wildfire zones. This could have large impacts on both residents and insurers.  Problems for California Residents California residents, especially those living in areas at high … Read more

GM decided to use the $6 billion they had available to buy back stock instead of investing in the development of new EVs. The competition is rife. Can they really afford to do this? Here’s the story.  GM Strategy or Bust?  GM might not have used the billions it had to build new EVs, but … Read more

Social media platforms are not just about connecting with others; they are sophisticated ecosystems designed to boost consumer spending. Here’s a deeper look at how these platforms subtly push you to open your wallet. #1. Targeted Advertising Image Credit: Shutterstock / GaudiLab Social media uses complex algorithms to display ads that match your interests and … Read more

Merchants have been battling Mastercard and Visa over their hefty electronic transaction fees for almost twenty years. With $30 billion on the line, will they settle or not?   Why the Battle With the Bank Cards?  Swipe fees are more intricate than consumers know, and this is the very argument that sparked the grueling legal battle … Read more

Sad times for California, as new data has revealed the state is no longer at the top of the food chain when it comes to a certain industry that brings in billions every year. Michigan Outpaces California In news that’s shaken up the cannabis industry, Michigan has finally edged out California to become the top … Read more

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans may have to take a backseat, as a group of lawmakers are moving behind the scenes to cancel some of his most expensive policies for the state. Lawmakers Challenge Newsom’s Policies On Thursday, California state lawmakers made a surprise move to cancel a $400 million loan intended to keep Diablo … Read more

Imagine taking your EV (Electric Vehicle) to the charging station only to realize the cable has been snapped in half. Or to find the entire station offline? You need power for your vehicle; what now? As cable theft rises, EV car owners and charge station investors face another challenge.  No Charging Your Vehicle  As annoying … Read more

Under HB 350, Delaware hospitals stand to lose millions of dollars. Opponents of the legislation worry about impacts to patient care. Spending Bill Could Have Unintended Consequences Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirapong Manustrong The bill aims to reduce unnecessary spending, but will have a severe practical impact on healthcare in the state. Politician-Run Review Board … Read more

Home insurance is an important policy to protect your home from various events (depending on the underwriting). But Californians still have insurance concerns and have already spent hundreds of dollars trying to make it work to their advantage.  Wildfires and Climate Change  The effects of climate change are felt throughout the world. In California, this … Read more