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Many employers are thinking through their options with the goal of providing consistent benefits regardless of where workers live.
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency may be in sight, but what does it mean for millions of Americans who are at risk for losing Medicaid or ACA coverage.
Members of the National Association of Health Underwriters will be asked to consider changing the name that their organization has…
There’s a role for retirement income investments based on a client’s retirement income style.
Health insurance agents have complained for years that some insurers have reduced or eliminated commissions on individual health coverage sold through the marketplaces during special enrollment periods. CMS addressed the issue this week.
Elliott Appel delivers financial advice to those who are going through rough times, serving up compassion with his expertise.
Adding an annuity to a client’s retirement portfolio can increase retirement sustainability as well as provide a legacy.
The month of June is meaningful to me as the anniversary of when I first opened the heavy front door and dashed up the stairs to start my first job in publishing only a few weeks after I graduated from high school.
Improving the health care system while negotiating the pandemic created significant challenges for the health care industry.
Diversity, equity and inclusion were on the agenda at a recent National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors symposium.
If retirement savings legislation such as SECURE 2.0 is popular, why is the bill still in a Senate committee?
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors will kick off their annual Diversity Symposium before heading to the Capitol for their Congressional Conference.
Workers were struggling with mental health before the pandemic hit, and found a lack of mental health support during that time. COVID-19 introduced new pressure to workers or exacerbated existing issues. Making things worse is that many people have experienced trauma, grief and loss as a result of the pandemic and resulting shutdown.
Why a “throw it all against the wall and see what sticks” mentality won’t work when using social media to reach prospects.
I was listening to NPR while driving to work back in 2006 when I heard a report about something new that had the potential to take the (somewhat young) social media world by storm.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 requires most brokers and consultants providing services to ERISA-covered group health plans to disclose to plan fiduciaries (typically, the plan sponsor), in writing, any and all direct or indirect compensation they receive.
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of nonretirees said they fear running out of money more than they fear death, versus less than half (46%) of retired respondents, an Allianz Life study revealed.
Advisors give their time and expertise to help others increase their financial literacy.
A greater threat of flooding will lead to higher rates of property damage.
Compensation transparency will have a bigger impact on health insurance brokers over the next few years than did the Affordable Care Act, an insurance industry veteran said.
