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Millennials report improved financial outlook despite slower homeownership
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (485+ words) Women of the Year Awards IBR Staff//August 24, 2026// It’s been a rough five-year stretch for Millennials, but many of the young adults say things are now looking up financially. A new survey released by Chime financials services revealed 49% of the…...
US health insurers rise after government lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (469+ words) Shares of U.S. health insurers gained in premarket trading on Tuesday after the government finalized Medicare Advantage payment rates above estimates, which are expected to add more than $13 billion in additional payments next year. Shares of UnitedHealth jumped 6.6%, CVS Health rose…...
Why millions of seniors from Idaho to New England have suddenly lost health care coverage
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1640+ words) By Christopher Rowland, The Washington Post//April 2, 2026// At 70, landscape artist Anthony J. Petchkis lives with a host of health problems. There was the heart attack that sent him on an ambulance ride from his home in the mountains of New Hampshire…...
Health insurance company eyes possible move after decades in Meridian
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (700+ words) Steve Lombard//January 2, 2026// The state’s oldest and largest health insurer, Blue Cross of Idaho, is now actively looking for a new home. But any future move to a new location will still be in the Treasure Valley. For nearly three…...
Discussion centers on reasons for increased health care costs
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (927+ words) Marc Lutz//December 19, 2025// Health care costs are at the forefront of a lot of minds going into 2026, especially with the expiration of Affordable Care Act taxpayer subsidies and no viable plan to replace them. There are several factors that have…...
Four costly Medicare misconceptions that can derail your retirement plan
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (821+ words) By Bill Broich//December 15, 2025// Medicare is an absolutely essential element of any successful retirement financial plan. Yet, it is often poorly understood. As a financial planner specializing in Medicare, I am continually astounded by how many false beliefs people hold…...
Post Falls woman receives up to 5 years for insurance fraud
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) Excellence in Finance Awards Post Falls woman receives up to 5 years for insurance fraud IBR STAFF//November 4, 2025// Last month, a woman was sentenced after being found guilty of two felony counts of insurance fraud. Michelle Stone, of Post Falls, was…...
Major Idaho insurance firm acquires Wyoming company
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (267+ words) IBR STAFF//September 30, 2025// A longtime Idaho insurance company has moved forward in the acquisition of a similar business in Wyoming, both of which serve Mountain West states. Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance Holding Company, the parent company of Farm Bureau Insurance…...
Navigating health care and long-term care costs
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (126+ words) Women of the Year Awards By Dave Mello//August 29, 2025// Additionally, building a reserve fund for unexpected medical costs, and coordinating with financial and legal professionals to structure income and assets appropriately, can go a long way toward reducing stress and…...