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Locals say we’re “lucky we live Hawaii,” but at what cost? Join Annalisa Burgos as she breaks down the numbers behind Hawaii’s affordability crisis in candid conversations with financial experts, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. From skyrocketing housing prices to the country’s highest tax burden, Annalisa is covering the cost of aloha in America’s most expensive state and offering practical strategies, policy insights, and honest talk about what it really takes to call Hawaii home.
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The cost of health insurance plans and Medicare
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Oct 08, 2026 |
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The cost of bringing liquefied natural gas to Hawaii
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Oct 01, 2026 |
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The cost of perimenopause and mid-life women’s health on the economy
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Sep 24, 2026 |
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The cost of falling and its impact on Hawaii’s aging population
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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The cost of shipping, Jones Act in Hawaii
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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The cost of outages, power generation and energy grid resilience
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Sep 03, 2026 |
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The cost of construction permit delays and post-disaster rebuilding
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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The cost of defense in the Pacific region and competition with China
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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The cost of immigration in Hawaii’s economy
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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RIMPAC’s economic impact and military spending in Waikiki
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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The cost of buying and owning a home in Hawaii
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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The cost of incarceration and Hawaii’s prison system
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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How to lower the cost of doing business in Hawaii
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May 21, 2026 |
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The cost of healthcare for patients with serious and terminal illnesses
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May 07, 2026 |
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Covering the Cost: How to lower the cost of construction and remodeling your home in Hawaii
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Covering the Cost: How to lower the cost of construction and remodeling your home in Hawaii
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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The potential cost of the HMSA-HPH merger
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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The cost of AI-driven scams after Kona low storms, disaster recovery
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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The cost of Hawaii residents having the highest tax burden in the U.S.
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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The cost of energy and the highest electric bills in the U.S.
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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The cost of consumer fraud
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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The cost of keeping local working families in Hawaii
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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The cost of building truly affordable housing
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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The cost of starting a business in Hawaii
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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New online tool shows disparities between communities on basic needs
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Jan 29, 2026 |