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A stronger economy is good news for the Social Security program but Congress must act to keep it solvent.
Annuities are becoming more available in the defined contribution space in association with 401(k) plans. What is the future of in-plan annuities, and have they reached a tipping point?
Prescription drug pricing, pharmacy benefit manager reform and the No Surprises Act are among the health care-related issues making news in Washington.
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors wraps up its 2024 Congressional Conference Tuesday with a visit to Capitol Hill to discuss issues facing the industry and the people it serves.
Patients are at the heart of the health care industry. Some patient characteristics have remained negative since the pandemic era while others are getting worse. What does that mean for health care providers and the health insurance industry?
Taxes and legislation can post a greater risk to a client’s retirement than what they realize.
A new report said that with 95% of Americans older than 60 having at least one chronic condition, the average actuarial life expectancy for those with chronic health conditions is significantly lower.
Bestow Inc. announced Thursday it will sell its life insurance company to Sammons Financial Group.
The main thing, an attorney said, is that almost everyone will become a fiduciary and must satisfy a prohibited transaction exemption.
This is the year when the U.S. hits “Peak 65” – when the number of Americans reaching age 65 is at its highest level.
Several provisions of SECURE 2.0 are taking effect and are changing plan sponsor behavior, a self-described “qualified plan nerd” said during a recent webinar.
New research shows that structured annuities with income benefits increase the likelihood of retirees having assets left at age 100.
MassMutual financial professionals can now offer their clients and prospects property/casualty insurance, thanks to a partnership between MassMutual and Insurify.
The LUTCF designation has been relaunched to serve a new generation of industry professionals in a way that is relevant to them.
Medicare Advantage plans currently have the flexibility to pay agents varying rates depending on the plan in which the beneficiary enrolls. But those compensation rates would change for 2025 under proposed CMS rules.
The Medicaid unwinding began one year ago this week, and the impact of millions of Americans being disenrolled from Medicaid coverage will continue to be felt into the next few years.
Cancer diagnoses are on the rise – especially in younger adults – and that’s changing the way one insurer handles marketing and claims.
Average health savings account contributions are well below the maximum allowed, even though most HSA owners are taking distributions from their accounts and few are investing in them.
Three factors contribute to women’s inability to save for a secure retirement, a financial expert said.
Advisors get creative in providing the financial literacy message to diverse audiences.
