Raleigh health plan near final vote boosts small firms
A bill to set rules for Association Health Plans aimed at helping small businesses, sole proprietors, and independent contractors obtain affordable coverage cleared the House and heads to the Senate with Governor Cooper’s desk in reach. The measure requires regulators to enforce financial and coverage standards, including protections for pre existing conditions, backed by groups like NC Realtors and the state Retail Merchants Association.
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Recovering from a Personal Loan Rejection
A guide to rebuilding credit after a loan denial, detailing reasons lenders deny, steps to improve score, and ways to strengthen approval odds. Topics include checking reports for errors, credit-builder loans, becoming an authorized user, lowering debt-to-income, and reapplying through suitable lenders like Marcus or credit unions.
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Disney targets Netflix with new streaming bundle and pricing
Disney plans a November launch for its streaming service at 6.99 monthly or 70 yearly and an all-in bundle with Hulu with ads and ESPN at 12.99 monthly. The move aims to attract 20 to 30 million U S subscribers by 2024, challenging Netflix’s dominance.
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S&P 500 recoups weekly loss as China tensions ease
Markets rallied as China's stronger daily currency fix eased fears of a worsening trade war. The S&P 500 rose 1.9 percent, Nasdaq up 2.2 percent, while European and Asian indices also climbed. Treasuries yielded lower and the dollar weakened as oil rose amid talks with OPEC producers.
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