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Tue Feb 17 2026

Daniel de Visé | Personal Finance Reporter

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Hilary Hodge suffers from severe allergic asthma, Kathleen Wong reports. But in 2012, she saw hope in biologic medication. There was one catch: She was living in the United States at the time, and biologics would cost her $36,000 a year.

A few years later, she moved to Algiers, France, with her husband. Across the pond, that same medical treatment was 12 times cheaper.

Older women voters are not pleased with the economy

The midterms are coming, and older women voters are spooked about the economy.

That's the message from a new AARP survey of American voters .

Americans, not other countries, pay for tariffs

American consumers and companies paid nearly 90% of the cost of President Donald Trump 's tariffs through late 2025, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting American families pay a price for Trump's import taxes.

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She left the US for a few years, and stayed for the health care

Hilary Hodge moved to France with her husband and learned how affordable health care was.

High medical bills, safer systems, and better quality of life are driving a growing wave of health-motivated expats.

Politicians of both parties will craft speeches and ads to win the votes of older women in 2026, pollsters said.

Midterms are coming. For older women voters, it's all about the economy.

A new AARP survey finds that older women voters are not happy about the economy. And either party could win their vote.

President Trump's import tariffs are mostly a tax on Americans, a new report finds.

Americans paid the tab for Trump's tariffs in 2025

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said foreigners would pay for his import tariffs. A new report says Americans picked up most of the tab.

Feeding Trough

Why so many Americans say travel just isn't worth the price anymore

From airfare to airport food, rising fees and surprise costs are pushing many Americans to skip travel altogether.

A clock face that's been twisted.

3 stocks to buy and hold forever: A long-term play for your portfolio

The market can be volatile, but these tech leaders could go the distance.

Worker entering in office with push scooter.

Why does my boss want to end working from home?

Your employer has the right ‒ and the responsibility ‒ to decide how work happens. That includes whether roles are in-person, remote, or hybrid.

US President Donald Trump listens to the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz as they discuss TrumpRx website, in the South Court Auditorium of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2026.

Does TrumpRx deliver the lowest drug prices? Why results are mixed.

Analysts say TrumpRx, the Trump administration's consumer drug-pricing site, might not deliver lower drug prices for most Americans.

A row of cars refuel at the 104-pump Buc-ee's mega gas station/travel convenience center off of Interstate 95 Exit 265 in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

Trump guts US fuel rules to bring down prices. Will it work?

For the second time in a half decade, President Trump is slashing fuel economy standards in a bid to lower prices for car buyers. Will it work?

What's one way to feel happier? Go on a trip. According to G Adventures' recently released Happiness List 2026, 89% of Americans agree that purpose-driven travel contributes to their long-term happiness, offering a sense of wonder along with a chance to decompress and find connection. Here are 10 travel experiences that G Adventures' travelers said made them feel happiest. Panama's San Blas Islands are perfect for unplugging in exchange for enjoying turquoise waters and white sand. Travelers can stay in Indigenous-owned accommodations, including traditional huts, and explore the archipelago on boat trips.

These 10 trips made travelers happiest, according to a new survey

A new G Adventures survey reveals why purpose-driven trips make travelers happier, and which 10 experiences deliver the biggest joy boost.

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