Year: 2024

(Ask the Experts) A more modern approach to employer-sponsored health care benefits by NH Business Review for SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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Encouraging a healthier workforce has long been a priority for employers in New Hampshire and nationwide, with the goal of attracting and retaining top talent and spurring productivity. To help achieve that, employers are looking beyond traditional medical benefits, instead opting for newer approaches designed to promote whole-person health and…

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Refinance demand is up, but most borrowers lack incentive by Connie Kim for HousingWire

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HousingWireHousingWire Mortgage rates have declined for six straight weeks, pushing loan application volume up 1.4% during the week ending Sept. 6, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA’s survey — which covers 75% of all retail residential mortgage applications in the U.S. — found that the seasonally adjusted…

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Even as inflation decelerates, housing expenses are proving stubborn by Jeff Andrews for HousingWire

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HousingWireHousingWire Elevated mortgage rates have stymied the housing market, but underlying economic factors are likely to help propel them downward in the coming months. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August showed a modest year-over-year gain of 2.5%, which is the lowest annualized growth figure since February 2021. Shelter costs…

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