Health insurance could be about to get a lot more expensive for millions of Americans, and that’s posing a political challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump. That challenge comes from two conflicting fundamentals underpinning his presidency: his promise to make life more affordable for Americans and his determination to tear …
Read More »Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium
Jenna Kardal was floored by the jaw-dropping initial quote she received when seeking out car insurance — a shock after having driven for years under her parents’ plan and since her car was bought used, already about a decade old. “I was like, ‘You cannot be serious,'” the now 30-year-old Calgary driver …
Read More »Apple ditches budget iPhone SE for pricier new entry model with AI
Apple announced Wednesday it is replacing its entry-level iPhone SE, which debuted in 2016, with a new, much pricier model that comes with many features previously reserved for the company’s more expensive handsets. Industry watchers were expecting the simple SE to be retired or upgraded, but some Canadian tech experts say the price uptick will put iPhones, …
Read More »Pricier pineapples? Here’s how the U.S. port strike could impact your wallet
With U.S. port workers on strike as of Tuesday morning, consumers around the world — and especially in Canada, with its close trade ties to the U.S. — could soon start seeing a shortage of goods or an upward tick in prices. Everything from fruits and vegetables to imported vehicles …
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