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This survey asks employers about the cost of single coverage and coverage for a family of four for up to two of their largest plans. Health Insurance Premiums In 2025, the average premiums for covered workers in California are $10,033 for single coverage and $28,397 for family coverage. Premiums for covered workers in California are higher than for covered workers nationally for both single coverage ($10,033 vs. $9,325) and family coverage ($28,397 vs. $26,993). Plan Type: Premiums vary by plan type. The average annual family premium for covered workers in HMOs is lower than the overall average ($26,562 vs. $28,397). Average premiums for…

The Hilton Honors loyalty program just announced some major changes that take effect in January 2026. The updates, which include a new elite status tier and easier qualification for certain existing tiers, are generally positive. Still, there are some potential downsides worth noting.Here’s an overview of the updates and what they mean for Hilton guests.A new, higher elite status tier: Hilton Diamond ReserveSoon, Diamond will no longer be the highest tier of Hilton elite status. In January 2026, that title will go to the new Diamond Reserve tier. To qualify, members will need to stay 80 nights and spend $18,000…

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO and Co-Founder of Swedish fintech Klarna, gives a thumbs up during the company’s IPO at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Sept. 10, 2025.Brendan McDermid | ReutersKlarna topped Wall Street third-quarter revenue expectations in its first earnings report after debuting on the New York Stock Exchange in September.Here’s how the company performed compared to LSEG estimatesRevenues: $903 million vs. $882 million expectedRevenues grew 26% from $706 million in the year-ago period. The company reported a net loss of $95 million, a drop from a year ago when it had net income of $12…

Onur Erzan and Noel Archard detail how AllianceBernstein has ramped up to $9 billion in ETF assets in three years with 19 active funds.

Stock futures pointed lower Tuesday after the three major indexes sold off to begin the week.  Futures associated with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and tech-heavy Nasdaq were down 0.5%, 0.4%, and 0.4%, respectively, a day after the indexes all declined roughly 1% as worries about AI-tied stock valuations continued. AI darling Nvidia (NVDA), the world’s most valuable company, stock closed down nearly 2% yesterday as investors eagerly await its quarterly earnings report after the bell Wednesday. Nvidia shares were down a further 1% in premarket trading, while those of fellow AI favorite Oracle (ORCL) were down about 1.5% after a…

The nightmare scenario for many people growing older on their own — a medical crisis in the middle of the night — happened to Jackson Rainer over the summer. Nagging stomach pain turned so excruciating that he couldn’t wait for an ambulance to get to his high-rise apartment in Atlanta. So he drove himself to the hospital and was immediately admitted. Three days later, his colon ruptured, necessitating surgery to remove his large intestine.Rainer, 70, faces months of recovery and adjustment to a new diet and lifestyle. Yet the semiretired clinical psychologist, whose wife of 38 years died in 2016,…

1. I bought some jeans on clearance I have (somewhat reluctantly) accepted that skinny jeans look a little dated in this, the year of our Lord, 2025. from back in the 2010s! I haven’t worn any skinny jeans at all for the past year, but this has required frequent laundry loads because my non-skinny-jean stock is…not extensive. So, when I found a pair of wide-leg $70 Levis marked down to $34, I bought them. Oh man, I need to dust my mirror. I only realize this after I take a mirror selfie! I cannot lie; I still sometimes feel a…

Key Takeaways Nvidia is scheduled to release quarterly results after the closing bell Wednesday, with Wall Street analysts expecting the AI chipmaker to report a roughly 60% increase in revenue.Options pricing suggests traders expect Nvidia’s stock could move nearly 7% in either direction after the results. Nvidia is set to report its latest quarterly results after the closing bell Wednesday, with traders expecting a big move in the AI chipmaker’s stock. Options pricing suggests traders expect Nvidia (NVDA) shares could move nearly 7% in either direction by the end of the week. A move of that size from Monday’s close…

By Genhee So, WCI Columnist As a doctor, I have always firmly understood that there are many moving parts to consider when delivering proper care to a patient. And as the daughter of a sick mother, the importance of cross-communication between medical fields became even more personal and palpable. In retrospect, what surprises me most about navigating (or, at times, fumbling through) my finances over the years is why I didn’t apply this professionally (and personally) acquired fundamental knowledge beyond the healthcare system to other aspects of my well-being—specifically, my financial health. Just like the healthcare system, when there are…

Target has shoes and slippers on sale for 40% off today.  There are boots, dress shoes, tons of slippers and more options.  These dress shoes for little girls are only $9.  I picked up new slippers for my daughter and they were only $6.  So cute. Click here to take a look.