Jan 19th, 2010 · It seems likely House Democrats aren't going to get the government-sponsored health insurance plan they want as part of a final health overhaul bill. But what they're arguing for instead is more help for middle-income families to pay for health insurance they'll now be required to purchase. There's an affordability gap between the House and Senate health bills.
Dec 7th, 2009 · To get the necessary 60 votes to pass health overhaul legislation, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must resolve Democrats' disagreements on the public option, abortion, cost and affordability.
Nov 24th, 2009 · The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation.
Nov 24th, 2009 · The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation.
Sep 21st, 2009 · Under various health care overhaul bills on Capitol Hill, small-business owners would be required to insure themselves. Amanda Austin, director of federal public policy for the National Federation of Independent Business, says affordability is the key if the government mandates health coverage.
May 19th, 2009 · There are signs that the housing market is beginning to improve. A survey from the National Association of Homebuilders shows that home prices have fallen to the point where homes are more affordable than they've been in at least 18 years.
Mar 4th, 2009 · The program would allow millions of Americans to restructure or refinance their mortgages, and may help keep many from losing their homes. Matt Crittenden, a banking and financial services reporter for the Dow Jones News Wires, discusses the plan and how it can help you.
Jul 9th, 2008 · It hasn't been lost on automakers that Americans are looking for cars that are reliable and affordable. In fact, car companies have been marketing their vehicles that way for decades, starting as far back as when Henry Ford's Model T hit the scene. In the final report of our "People's Car" series, a look at how car companies have promoted low-cost vehicles.