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Marketplace · June 5, 2026 · 0h 25m

It's not just you — healthcare deductibles are ballooning

In this episode of Marketplace, we look at the ballooning cost of healthcare deductibles, which are rising alongside insurance premiums and creating a growing group of Americans who have insurance but can't afford to use it. We also report on job growth in the hospitality industry for May, and hear the story of a California jeweler who mines his own gold. The show wraps with the week's economic news recap.

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Highlights

Healthcare Deductibles Are Skyrocketing
Deductibles are growing faster than premiums, making insurance less usable.
The Rise of the 'Underinsured'
A growing number of Americans have insurance but cannot afford to use it.
Hospitality Job Growth Continues
The U.S. hospitality industry added jobs in May.
Jeweler Mines His Own Gold
A California jeweler has taken the unusual step of sourcing gold directly from his own mine.
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