Insurance
Pet insurance premiums unleashed, profit margins surging as private equity expands its grip
Most states do nothing to control pet insurance premiums; the others don't do much
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Cars
Ford bets on dealership service growth as it issues ‘Do Not Drive’ recall
Ford has launched a nationwide campaign promoting dealership service departments, mobile repairs and vehicle pickup-and-delivery programs
Money
Tariffs still costing consumers — by the category
Dishes and men's shirts up, farm equipment down
Brent jumps toward $97 as Trump edits the Iran deal, factories accelerate, tariffs come off farm gear, UAW shuts a GM truck plant — and dishes still cost 15 percent more
By Perplexity Five stories Tuesday morning underscore that the consumer economy is still being whipsawed by Washington and the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump returned a third round of edits to the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, pushing oil up sharply Monday — Brent closed at $94.98 in
Insurance
Roof replacement costs jump as hail damage rises
Hail is a growing problem as the climate warms, even though the number of storms may decrease
Recalls
National Recall Roundup - June 1
Jeeps, Hyundais, dressers, lounge chairs lead the list today
Money
Retail’s tax-refund camouflage starts to wear off
Retailers had a healthy first quarter but fear things may taper off in the spring
Recalls
National Recall Roundup, May 29
FDA — Significant Recent Food Safety Alerts Snack mix products recalled over potential health risk John B. Sanfilippo & Son voluntarily recalled certain snack mix products due to a potential health risk. Consumers should review lot numbers and product information in the FDA notice. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Powdered
Money
Credit-card debt hits $1.25 trillion as families slip into ‘survival debt’
Brands shrinking sizes, expanding value packs to hang onto customers
Money
Foreclosures at highest level in six years, mortgage rates stuck at 6.53%, Realtors bailing out
Metros in Florida and Texas saw the largest increases in foreclosure rates
Money
Savings rate sinks to a 65-year low as hot April inflation, Hormuz truce talks, Costco's fuel windfall and a credit-card crackup converge
American consumers are heading into the weekend caught in an uncomfortable squeeze: prices keep rising, paychecks are not, and the cushion is wearing thin.
Travel
Scammers hijack real hotel bookings in global travel fraud scheme, researchers warn
Cybercriminals are using stolen hotel reservation details to send highly convincing phishing messages that appear to come from real hotels and booking sites