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How much inflation has increased Christmas, holiday dinner food prices
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How much inflation has increased Christmas, holiday dinner food prices

Loading up on egg nog, cookies and other holiday favorites is going to cost more this year. While inflation is starting to slow down, food prices are still far above where they were during the 2021 holiday season. Grocery prices in November were up 12% year-over-year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “There’s just been that upwelling of prices across the board,” said Michael Swanson, lead economist for Wells Fargo. “So it’s going to be more expensive, but there are some bright spots that are developing for some of the more festive foods.”How much has the…
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2022 Healthcare Breaks – Rickard & Associates
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2022 Healthcare Breaks – Rickard & Associates

The eight largest healthcare breaches of 2022 were all related to vendors. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). As healthcare breaches continue to run rampant, it is important to look for patterns. Eight of the largest healthcare breaches were related to third-party vendors. These included:A breach at Advocate Aurora Health where 3 million patients were affected by a tracking pixel tool that sent data to Google or Meta, A breach at a printing and mailing vendor…
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Estate Planning Terms to Know
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Estate Planning Terms to Know

Estate planning is an incredibly important tool, not just for the wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you become ill, minimizing taxes so you can pass more wealth onto your family members, and stating how…
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Vote on SECURE Act 2.0 could help you save for retirement while paying off student debt
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Vote on SECURE Act 2.0 could help you save for retirement while paying off student debt

Americans saddled with student debt who have trouble saving for retirement could get a major boost, but it’s up to Congress to do its job – and quickly. Congress has until year-end to pass the SECURE Act 2.0, a package of proposed retirement changes to help Americans save more for retirement. Tucked into the broad package is a measure that would allow employers to count employees’ student loan payments toward their retirement match, effectively increasing retirement contributions for those employees. Currently, companies can only match employee contributions. Student loans have become a flashpoint, with the Biden administration saying it wants…
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North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds
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North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds

More North Carolinians prefer doing their Thanksgiving holiday shopping online than in person, according to a High Point University Poll released this week.The poll involved 1,015 respondents and was done between Nov. 10 and Nov. 17.When asked specifically about shopping on Black Friday, 28% said they would, 52% said they would skip it and 19% were unsure.By comparison, when asked about Cyber ​​Monday shopping, 44% said they would, 30% said they would not and 26% said they were unsure.When asked about choosing between the two, more poll respondents said they would be shopping Cyber ​​Monday at…
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Tribal Business News Round Up: Nov. 21
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Tribal Business News Round Up: Nov. 21

Supreme Court of the United States. (Photo by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash)This week in Tribal Business News, Native attorneys weigh on the historic lack of Indigenous voices as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Brackeen case, three Michigan tribes partner on a construction and real estate joint venture; and a gaming expert reflects on California’s recent vote in favor of sovereignty in tribal gaming. SOVEREIGNTY IN THE BALANCE: Lack of Native voices, little familiarity with ICWA law on display in Brackeen caseIn a federal case that many advocates in Indian Country consider to be the most significant…
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.

Turns out hybrid cars offer more than just a way to save money at the pump. They’re also the most reliable vehicle category of 2023, according to a recent report. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit research and consumer advocacy organization, on Tuesday released rankings for the most reliable vehicle types, brands and models based on information from car owners on more than 300,000 vehicles. Predictions for 2023 models are based on overall reliability for the past three model years. Hybrid cars and midsize and large sedans were found to be among the most reliable vehicles based on models from 2000 to…
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