AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCar Ownership Shake-Up: Americans are rethinking how they get a car as 2026 costs climb—higher prices, pricier insurance (about $2,700 a year on average), and ongoing maintenance and fuel add up fast. Newer options like month-to-month leasing models are gaining attention because they avoid the multi-year lock-in of traditional buying or leasing. Local Banking Growth: Rockland Trust is expanding in Providence, naming Palmira Azevedo vice president and relationship manager to support wealth and estate planning. Community Giving: Coastal1 Credit Union is donating 1,000 soccer balls statewide to boost youth access through its “Summer of Soccer” push. Fuel Pressure on the Road: Memorial Day travel is getting more expensive as gas prices stay volatile, with Rhode Island averages still hovering around the mid-$4 to $5 range depending on grade and county. Health & Food Safety: The FDA issued a Whole Foods minestrone soup recall in 17 states (including Rhode Island) over undeclared shrimp allergens.
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