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Sen. Bill Cassidy, (R-La.), introduced a plan that could significantly shift the landscape for those who obtain health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Consumer confidence is beginning to recover after a slump over the past few months, while economists forecast a softening of U.S. economic growth in 2026.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is big news for estate planners, an estate planning attorney said during a recent webinar.
The outlook for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies is uncertain, since the bill that ended the 43-day government shutdown did not include an extension of those subsidies.
The U.S. property/casualty insurance market is destabilizing as the annual cost of weather events in the country now totals $200 billion.
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. It’s a crucial part of financial wellness for everyone.
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.
