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Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity, and not just for cash-poor buyers 10/22/2024 03:00am • DETROIT (AP) — Had she wanted to, Michelle Chumley could have afforded a pricey new SUV loaded with options. But when it came time to replace her Chevrolet Blazer SUV, for which she'd paid about $40,000 three years ago, Chumley chose something smaller. And less costly. With her purchase of a Chevr What Is Dynamic Pricing, and Why Has It Made Everything So Expensive? 10/17/2024 08:00pm • The cost of goods and services is constantly in flux. In general, businesses have the right to set prices at will. The amount you pay will rise and fall based on many factors and it can happen very quickly, multiple times a day. It's called dynamic pricing. 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"These item After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process 10/15/2024 05:55pm • Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives. “You’re just traumatized when you have t Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA 10/15/2024 03:49pm • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Survivors of last year's deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Housing has been a major challenge in recovering from the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire that kil Apple TV app - Top Movies 10/15/2024 11:40am • Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2. Deadpool & Wolverine 3. Twisters 4. Despicable Me 4 5. 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