Sentences with phrase «for pockets of consumers»

Researchers say it could eventually specialize Web content for pockets of consumers and make ads more engaging.

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When we get redress, it's when consumers are out of pocket — they bought a product that doesn't work, for example, and we try to get money back to them.

Even as Apple got people used to the idea of having a supercomputer in their pocket, it significantly changed how businesses interact with consumers around the world, says Brian Blau, research director for consumer technology and markets at research firm Gartner.

But you see those shifts disproportionately for medicines versus other types of health care, so consumers are paying more out of pocket now for their drugs than they are for other types of care on a regular basis.

Health insurance premiums rose, in some cases heftily, in many Obamacare markets as insurers prepared for Trump to end critical federal subsidies that help pay for consumers» out - of - pocket medical costs (a move the president eventually made) and the repeal of the individual mandate.

And cheaper gas at the pumps, courtesy of lower oil prices, will come as a form of fiscal stimulus for consumers in both the U.S. and Canada, leaving more money in their pockets to spend on other things.

Dollar strength might seem like a reflection of U.S. economic power, and it may even be good news for the pockets of American consumers.

Prominent among these is a secular decline in the share of health care expenditures paid out - of - pocket by consumers, lessening the motivation for precautionary savings.

Faced with rising health care costs, nearly three - quarters of Americans say they rely on Social Security for out - of - pocket health care costs, according to a Nationwide Financial Retirement Institute consumer survey.

This will help identify the best locations for setting up shop or the largest pockets of consumers eager to try your brand.

Trump will scrap subsidies to health insurance companies that help pay out - of - pocket costs of low - income people — a decision disclosed hours after he ordered potentially sweeping changes in the nation's insurance system, including sales of cheaper policies with fewer benefits and fewer protections for consumers.

(CNN)-- If Congress passes the COINS Act replacing the $ 1 paper bill for a coin, the U.S. government may be able to save billions in printing costs at the expense of a little more jangle in the average consumers» pockets.

The study also reveals sharp differences in out - of - pocket costs for people who chose «consumer - directed» health plans offered by their employers — which often take the smallest bite out of each paycheck — and for people who bought individual private plans during the study period.

Many consumers still struggle with the complexity of health insurance terminology, which results in confusion regarding the difference between the subsidy / tax credit, the monthly premium, copays, coinsurance, deductibles, in - network and out - of - network, and what this means for consumers» out - of - pocket costs, according to the analysis.

According to the Swiss company, most famous for its chocolate bars but also the owner of brands like Hot Pockets, Lean Cuisine, and Stouffer's, they're looking to cater to the growing number of consumers who want to make healthier food choices.

The truth is that this is just another way for supplement companies to shove more money in their greedy pockets at the expense of of the consumer, in this case women.

Pockets of nonconsumption serve as footholds for new - market disruptive innovations: these are pockets of a market or system where new entrants don't have to compete with existing providers and where consumers» alternative is nothing Pockets of nonconsumption serve as footholds for new - market disruptive innovations: these are pockets of a market or system where new entrants don't have to compete with existing providers and where consumers» alternative is nothing pockets of a market or system where new entrants don't have to compete with existing providers and where consumers» alternative is nothing at all.

This way you can reach out to a diverse consumer and reader base, for a very low out of pocket cost, and in some cases, no out of pocket cost to market.

More importantly, the «feel good» aspect of the concept means authors aren't walking around yet again with their hands out, looking for consumers» dollars to line their own pockets.

The iPad's price puts it out of the range of many consumers, and its bulky size makes it impossible to stow in a pocket and uncomfortable to hold in the hand for long periods when reading a book or watching a movie.

Review The original BlackBerry Bold 9000 cut quite a dash when it debuted last year, signalling clearly to any doubters that Research in Motion was moving the BlackBerry out of the boardroom and into the pockets and handbags of consumers who had need for its exemplary e-mail service in their day - to - day lives.

But deep - pocketed Amazon is offering to pay authors for each download that the consumer reads more than 10 % of — the same as if it were a sale or a Kindle Lending Library download.

Oftentimes, consumers are faced with options when they need to cover an expense that can't be paid for out of pocket.

And cheaper gas at the pumps, courtesy of lower oil prices, will come as a form of fiscal stimulus for consumers in both the U.S. and Canada, leaving more money in their pockets to spend on other things.

Consumers will only have two choices at the closing table: to come up with thousands of dollars to pay for closing costs out of their pocket at the closing table or to roll all of their closing costs into their interest rate.

The reason consumers stand to save so much: There are more small claims than big claims, so you can save big by agreeing to pay for less expensive car repairs out of your own pocket, Passmore says.

With a record of accomplishment of consumer security and payment plans that appeal to every pocket, Royal bank of Canada is your safest bet for a reliable mortgage product.

With what typically feels like a sieve, draining directly to the government, this guide on tax deductions for home buyers should help consumers plan for and perhaps net a future tax refund instead of filling Uncle Sam's pockets.

Shopping for Realistic Savings The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau study found that by comparing mortgage offers from just three lenders, consumers could pocket $ 3,500 in the first five years of ownership.

Now, with potentially more money in consumer's pockets, there is a glimmer of hope that they will get out of the homes and spend more at retail outlets for themselves, their relatives and, most importantly from our angle, their pets.

Our best dog insurance picks for 2016 are the result of an extensive side by side comparison of consumer ratings, cost vs. benefits vs. overall coverage, and out of pocket expense.

Small to medium manufacturers of commodity toys, treats, collars and leashes have lined their pockets for years with a blatant disregard for developing a consumer brand.

Frequent Flyers beware, doing what is right for the consumer is out (oh wait, it's been out since 9/11 as the airlines have something to blame it on) and now trending: More cash in the pockets of CEOs and Wall Street investors.

So, rather than being the objects of $ 10 billion in wind industry largesse, power consumers are being lined up for an enormous, additional and — because there is already ample generating capacity to meet (declining) demand well into the future — completely unnecessary $ 2 billion hit in the hip pocket each and every year.

People have smartphones in their pockets, and so what's happened is, it's fractured the consumer journey for a lot of different stuff.

We urge consumers to remember the risk that comes with increasing their deductibles and the potential for having to pay money out - of - pocket for claims.

«You should be careful to have adequate coverage to fully protect your vehicle and other assets so you don't get stuck with out - of - pocket expenses,» says Penny Gusner, consumer analyst for CarInsurance.com.

Although not eligible for federal subsidies, the low premiums and high out - of - pocket limits are attractive to some consumers.

Consumers with coinsurance plans are more likely to hit their out - of - pocket limit earlier in the year, which means your health insurance company would have to cover 100 % of the cost of health services for the rest of the year.

High - deductible insurance plans requiring consumers to pay more out - of - pocket costs are a challenge for many households.

This represents unexpected out of pocket expenses for consumers — over and above their home insurance deductible — that can provide a bit of a shock when the time comes to pay the bills.

In order to select the right health plan for a consumer's healthcare usage, he or she must understand the basics of insurance out - of - pocket expenses.

«Consumers need to ask themselves is what they could comfortably pay for out - of - pocket for damages that may be incurred by their car or their home,» Barry says.

Emerge helps consumers calculate out - of - pocket costs for an emergency, offers recommendations for a policy that will fit a consumer's budget, provide a comparison of quotes and policy details and helps consumers buy a critical illness or accident policy online.

Consumers can pay into it for a certain period of time and then change their minds mid-stream causing them significant out of pocket expense and then a possible surrender charge on the cash that they did build up.

Any Thornton insurance consumer would readily agree that scenario beats paying for everything out of pocket.

Brands such as Sonos, Harman Kardon and Sony hope that their expertise in design and audio quality will persuade consumers to dig a little deeper in their pockets while Apple will look to leverage its fast growing base of Apple Music subscribers to build early momentum for its HomePod speaker.»

Aside from its lack of 4G LTE connectivity, no memory card slot and average battery performance, the Mi 3 is a great deal for consumers who want a smartphone with flagship specs without burning a hole in their pockets.

The Taiwanese tech major has a lot to offer and that too with an attractive price point of Rs 5,999 onwards for Indian consumers who loves a pocket friendly feature - rich phone.

Jennifer's chapter Getting health policy into shape argues for a sharper focus on addressing the issues which matter most to consumers: out - of - pocket expenses, co-payments, and unequal access to health - care providers.