Monthly Archives: January 2022
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California Rulings Kick Off Parade of Life Insurance Lapse Notice Cases | Carlton Fields
In our May 2021 issue, we discussed the increase in life insurance policy lapse notice cases in California following the state’s 2013 enactment of California Insurance ... -
CAR Responds to California State Budget 2022-23 – NMP
California state leaders reached a “near final” budget deal for 2022-23 proposed in early January by Governor Gavin Newsom; However, the California Association of Realtors (CAR) ... -
Lake County News, California – Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates ‘soon’ to fight inflation: What it means for consumers and the economy
All eyes are on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as the central bank prepares to raise rates for the first time in three years. Brendan Smialowski/Pool via ... -
Pegasus begins a winter wonderland for older horses
It may sound strange to say, but not so long ago winter felt like a desert for older horses. After the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), ... -
‘The Squad’ wants student loans forgiven – including theirs
Many of the woke politicians who lobbied for student loan forgiveness are themselves deeply in school debt, according to federal records reviewed by The Post. Most ... -
Will Gavin Newsom choose a single payer or his insurance company donors?
During the 2018 campaign to become the Democratic governor of California, Gavin Newsom showed his support for a statewide single-payer healthcare system. “I’m tired of politicians ... -
Governor Newsom Names New California EDD Director, Agency’s Third in 13 Months
California’s struggling Employment Development Department has its third chief in 13 months. Nancy Farias, 49, currently the agency’s chief deputy director for external affairs, legislation and ... -
Northern California bankers reveal what companies should watch for in 2022
Deployment of this cash either takes the form of deeper lending/investment activity or acquisition. The trend of consolidation in the number of banks and branches in ... -
Mortgage Concepts: California MLO Licensing Laws
Inasmuch asInasmuch asInasmuch as Mortgage Concepts is a recurring video series covering best practices and compliance training for California mortgage originators. This video discusses the licensing ... -
California business owner couple arrested in $4.5 million worker compensation fraud scheme
Wei Wen Wu, 54, and Feng Wen Lam, 49, both of Arcadia, Calif., have been charged with 43 counts of insurance fraud, robbery and conspiracy after ... -
Electric carmaker Lucid Group opens its 21st US studio in Southern California – FutureCar.com
author: FutureCar Staff Lucid Studios allows customers to experience the Lucid Air sedan up close and learn about the company’s advanced electric vehicle technology. Starting luxury ... -
1 in 11 California homeowners struggle to pay their mortgage
Nine months after launching a pandemic relief program to help cash-strapped renters avoid eviction, California has launched a new program to help landlords save their properties ... -
Farmers Insurance 2022 open tee times: When golfers leave for second round Friday
The PGA Tour is in California this week for the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open in Torrey Pines. Six of the world’s top 10 players are in ... -
Cardi B gets $2.8 million in additional damages after winning federal defamation lawsuit against blogger
Cardi B was awarded an additional $2.8 million by a jury on Tuesday after winning her federal libel lawsuit against blogger Tasha K. According to an ... -
Horizon Technology Finance Leads $50M Venture Loan Facility for FinTech and InsurTech Innovator, Autonomy
FARMINGTON, Conn., January 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:HRZN) (“Horizon”), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured ... -
Mortgage rates hit their highest levels in almost two years
Editorial independence We want to help you make more informed decisions. Certain links on this page – clearly marked – may direct you to a partner ... -
Why California is making home STI testing easier
This month, California became the first state to require insurance plans to cover home testing for sexually transmitted infections. Officials hope the move will make STI ... -
Daequan Returns, Says Bad Internet Ended NRG Thoom House
Daequan returned to Twitch after several months to explain his absence, the NRG Thoom House and more. Former NRG Thoom House member Daequan “Daequan” Loco resurfaced ... -
Social Security opens up to survivors of same-sex couples who couldn’t marry
From age 60 – or age 50 for the disabled – a survivor can either apply for a deceased spouse’s Social Security benefits (if these are ... -
Rep. Arrington joins California colleague in Lubbock in bipartisan effort
U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington invited a colleague across the aisle to visit West Texas this weekend for the chance to sightsee, meet with Lubbock-area experts, and ... -
Brandon Moreno Net Worth: How much does Brandon Moreno make from a UFC fight and endorsements?
Brandon Moreno is the current UFC flyweight champion. Let’s take a look at Brandon Moreno net worth, salary, personal life and other details. Brandon Moreno is ... -
Coronavirus housing report highlights localities vulnerable to economic impact
ATTOM has released its fourth quarter 2021 coronavirus special report, highlighting county-level housing markets in the United States that have been deemed more or less vulnerable ... -
Stock markets off to worst start since 2016 as Fed battles inflation
After falling for the fourth day in a row on Friday, the stock market had its worst week in nearly two years, and so far in ... -
American Financial buys artificial intelligence company Verikai
American Financial Group (AFG) recently acquired Verikai Inc., a machine learning and artificial intelligence company that uses a risk forecasting tool to assess insurance risk. AFG ... -
The payday loan industry in 2022
Payday loans are short-term loans that you can take out when you need money. They should not be confused with a credit card cash advance, which ... -
Navient Settles With State AG Coalition Over Alleged Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Practices in Originating and Administering Student Loans | Troutman pepper
On Jan. 13, a coalition of 39 state attorneys general — led by attorneys general from Pennsylvania, Washington, Illinois, Massachusetts and California — reached an agreement ... -
‘These problems are not one-off’: New report calls for review industry reform, denounces lack of diversity
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A new report released Wednesday by the National Fair Housing Alliance calls for sweeping reforms in the appraisal industry and highlights a ... -
Cal/OSHA requires paid testing for vaccinees under new guidelines
California employers are now required to make COVID-19 testing available free of charge and during paid hours to workers who were fully vaccinated before coming into ... -
The roles that made these A-list actors stars
Sandra Bullock has been acting for decades and is at the age where many women are losing roles to younger actresses, slipping from the A-list. She ... -
HdL Companies Say California Sales Tax Returns Show Stronger Than Expected Growth in Q3 2021
BREA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Even the most optimistic forecast for Golden State sales tax filings hasn’t come close to what has materialized: an 18% rise in local one-cent ... -
San Jose police officer and retired woman convicted of millions of insurance fraud and money laundering
Retired San Jose police officer with secondary security firm uncontested $1.13m in insurance fraud, $18m in money laundering to cover him, escape taxation and labor exploitation. ... -
Bascom Group extends buying spree through 2022 with acquisition of 140 multi-family units in California
IRVINE, Calif., January 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Bascom Group, LLC (“Bascom”) has acquired a 140-unit, multi-family, two-property portfolio located in the Northridge district of the ... -
California becomes the first state to require insurance to cover the cost of home STD tests / LGBTQ Nation
New legislation has come into effect in California requiring health insurance to cover the costs of home testing kits for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, ... -
How weekly bike rides with a group of supportive women showed me a path to joy | Cycling
I always thought of amusement rides as slashing cars and taking them for a spin, often while drunk. That’s what some of the wayward guys did ... -
Can Americans expect stimulus checks in 2022? Experts weigh
Bill Oxford/Getty Images/iStockphoto The year opened with a debate over the US bailout, which would then boost household income by $1,400 – $5,600 for a family ... -
How the housing market has changed in 2021 | Home and garden
The housing market was anything but normal in 2021. Prior to the buying frenzy that has occurred over the past year, homes typically remained on the ... -
FIRSTCASH ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, PC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact Company
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bragar Eagel & Squire, PC, a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against FirstCash Holdings, ... -
Compass Mortgage Opens New Office in Franklin, TN
Warrenville, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Warrenville, Illinois — Compass Mortgage has opened a new office in Franklin, Tennessee, which will be the company’s largest ... -
Insurance Commissioner candidate Dr. Eugene Allen kicks off
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Insurance Commissioner candidate Dr. Eugene Allen is kicking off 2022 with major endorsements from insurance groups, the medical ... -
MIAC puts over $6 billion in mortgage servicing rights in offering
The Mortgage Industry Advisory Corp. markets a $6.23 billion set of maintenance rights on behalf of an anonymous seller pursuant to a recent trend towards relatively ... -
Inszone Insurance Appoints Jennifer Sevilla as Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions
SACRAMENTO, Calif., January 12, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of personal and commercial insurance, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Sevilla as ... -
Home COVID tests will be supported by insurers from Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) – Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans. ... -
Why inflation can be good for ordinary Americans and bad for the rich
But overall, inflation can actually be a good thing for many working-class Americans, especially those with fixed rate debt like a 30-year mortgage. This is because ... -
Automotive finance market size [2022-2028]
Pune, India, January 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – According to the report, the automotive financial market the size is expected to increase from USD 245.62 billion ... -
Watch and Listen: The reactions of 49ers players on the field after beating the Rams
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports It took everything the San Francisco 49ers had to clinch the 27-24 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium ... -
Deducting mortgage interest can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know for tax season 2022
Buying a home has never been more expensive, but if you can find one that you can afford, there’s good news after you move in: You ... -
Uber could be one of the New Year’s top picks, analysts say
Despite losing investor confidence in the face of persistent headwinds from Covid, Uber could position itself for a comeback in 2022, analysts say. “We believe this ... -
History of the American Mortgage | Recent news
Homeownership has long been part of the American dream. Whether it’s your generation, your grandparents, or your great-great-grandparents, most people equate the idea of owning a ... -
How inflation affects a Central California couple in their 60s
At 78 years old, Antonio Lomeli, a Grayson resident, still works at the barber shop he opened in Patterson in 1994, working around 45 hours per ... -
Clients lost $ 460,000 to Louisiana woman, federal government says
loans pleaded guilty to wire fraud.” title=”A Louisiana woman accused of embezzling $ 460,000 from clients who thought they had million-dollar loans pleaded guilty to wire ... -
Rabbi shot dead in attack on Poway synagogue, sentenced to prison for fraud
SAN DIEGO – The founding rabbi of a Poway synagogue, who gained national notoriety after being injured in an anti-Semitic shooting, and was later exposed as ... -
Where does the seven day week come from and why does it rule our lives?
From the fear of the Sunday blues to the boredom of a bumpy Wednesday to the sweet relief of a Friday afternoon, the seven days of ... -
Western Mortgage Reference Notes closes 2021 with the issuance of $ 4.5 billion in credit-linked notes
In one of the final 2021 transactions, the Western Mortgage Reference Notes, Series 2021-CL2 issued $ 4.5 billion in credit-linked notes. The Notes were also indexed ... -
Biotech bundles are a good way to moderate your risk
The motley fool Do you want to invest in an exciting and growing sector? Think about biotechnology, where groups of companies (such as Amgen, Moderna and ... -
Defending Proposition 13 and zoned single-family neighborhoods – Orange County Register
If you’ve spent your savings and the earnings of your life buying a house on a quiet side street in a single-family neighborhood in California, you’ve ...