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The three-legged stool of retirement planning has grown a bit wobbly over the years as fewer workers can rely on a pension during their post-employment years.
When a long-term care event occurs, family members need help navigating the complexities of daily life while supporting their loved one.
There are plenty of ideas on how to meet the nation’s need for long-term services and supports, but a lack of will on how to pay for them.
The property/casualty insurance sector will see strong premium growth continuing in 2025, according to Conning.
Excess mortality for Americans aged 65 or older dropped from more than 20% at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to only 1.3% in the past year – according to a new analysis from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute.
Clare Dubé coaches people in resolving their financial conflicts while teaching financial self-care to those in the helping professions.
Conversations are the backbone of what financial professionals do with clients.
States are stepping up to respond to the need for long-term services and supports in innovative ways.
Molina Healthcare is pulling out of one-fifth of the counties where it sells health insurance exchange plans, the company announced.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration said today.
Molina Healthcare announced it will not pay agent commissions on new business on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
Caregiving can be expensive and chaotic. Having long-term care insurance can make a difference in how families deal with caregiving.
Interest in lifetime income products within retirement plans is growing, and a new tool helps plan sponsors and advisors to match the right annuity product into the 401(k) plans for their employer clients.
A researcher said his plan empowers retirees to safely spend more of their wealth while avoiding both premature portfolio depletion and unnecessary underspending.
Congress’ failure to approve extending enhanced tax subsidies is one factor driving higher premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2026.
U.S. imports surged in the first quarter as businesses scrambled to obtain products they needed before tariffs took effect.
Medicare’s annual open enrollment began this week with millions of beneficiaries weighing their coverage options for 2026.
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is working with Connectiv, owners of Medicarians and the creators of InsureTech Connect and Manifest, to create Protectors Vegas 2026, a new event dedicated to advancing innovation and growth across the life and annuity landscape.
Higher costs for consumer goods are impacting the cost of property/casualty insurers paying claims for contents of homes that are damaged or destroyed.
The scheduled expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, increasing costs for Medicare and Medicaid, and the impact of tariffs on pharmaceuticals and medical supplies have created what analyst called “a three-headed monster.”
