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Insurance Meets Economics: How the Expiration of Affordable Care Act Subsidies Is Shaping the U.S. Healthcare Market

A major healthcare affordability policy expired on January 1, 2026, following the government shutdown, fundamentally reshaping how millions of Americans pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This change is not merely a consumer affordability issue; it represents a market-wide economic shock that affects insurer pricing strategies, risk pools, hospital revenue streams, employer-sponsored coverage decisions, and local labor markets.

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Spotify’s Recent Price Hike: What’s Different, Why It’s Significant, and What’s Next

Spotify raised prices on multiple tiers of subscription, going after already shrinking users’ wallets in this current economy. Individual Premium plans rose from $10.99 to $11.99; Duo plans rose from $14.99 to $16.99, and Family plans rose from $16.99 to $19.99. Student prices remained at $5.99, which they were very considerate about. The company cited expansion in spending on audiobook listening, AI capabilities, and infrastructure development.

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