U.S. GDP sees healthy growth

Segments From This Episode

• The U.S. economy had a strong third quarter, but remains split

  by Henry Epp

  

  U.S. GDP rose 4.3% from July through September, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

  ShareDownload

• Looking for cheaper health insurance outside the ACA? Beware.

  by Samantha Fields

  

  Options that might seem like alternatives, like fixed indemnities and short-term plans, don’t offer comprehensive medical coverage and aren’t subject to ACA patient protections.

  ShareDownload

• Homeowners insurance skyrockets as climate risk rises

  by Amy Scott and Nicholas Guiang

  

  According to new research, climate risks are continuing to drive homeowner’s insurance skyward.

  ShareDownload

• The Numbers

  by Amy Scott

  ShareDownload

• Holiday spending is up this year, according to Visa and Mastercard

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  But it’s not clear whether the increase is driven by hope or anxiety.

  ShareDownload

• Winter surfing is good for “surfonomics” around the Great Lakes

  by Laura Weber Davis

  

  Some of the best surfing is possible during those icy, windy months before the lakes freeze over. Those willing to face the frost actually help boost beachside communities.

  ShareDownload