—President Donald Trump’ s big bill in Congress would unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits by $2.4 trillion over the decade and leave some 10.9 million more people without health insurance, raising the political stakes for the GOP's signature domestic priority. Republican leaders in Congress, determined to muscle the…
The sweeping federal budget legislation dubbed the “big, beautiful bill” by its backers is sparking sharp debate over its potential impact.
This Medicare surcharge functions effectively as a stealth tax that can dramatically increase health care costs for higher-income retirees.
Despite concerns about AI “replacing” humans, a recent study found most insurance companies plan to increase staff hiring over the next year.
This change in Social Security regulations will impact clients who will see their benefits increase.
of 25 and 39 is “highly important” or “critical.”
In 2017, during Trump's first term, Congress passed a 1.4% tax on investment income from university endowments that have at least $500,000 per student and at least 500 students— which translates to a minimum endowment of $250 million, although the threshold is larger for bigger universities. Wellesley College economics professor Phillip Levine, in a…
Americans are so concerned about the cost of living that they don’t want to live to be 100 years old, a new study finds.
Rather than viewing AI as a threat, financial advisors should see it as a powerful tool that can enhance capabilities and free up time for more strategic, creative, and client-focused tasks.
Despite just beginning their careers, many Generation Z investors are already evaluating their retirement prospects – and many feel uneasy about their financial futures.
As a record number of baby boomers retire, the convergence of market instability and geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping retirement.
In 2017, during Trump's first term, Congress passed a 1.4 percent tax on investment income from university endowments that have at least $500,000 per student and at least 500 students— which translates to a minimum endowment of $250 million, although the threshold is larger for bigger universities. Wellesley College economics professor Phillip Levine, in a…
The movement to fee-based services is being driven by a move from commissions to asset-based fees among wirehouse and broker/dealer channels.
The Iowa state government will be dipping into reserve funds to meet spending obligations in the 2026 fiscal year under the budget passed by lawmakers in 2025— a decision Republican leaders said was accounted for when they approved income tax cuts, but that Democrats said could leave the state in a risky position in the case of economic downturns.
FAIRMONT— Monongah resident Amy Davis is on disability and Medicaid. But with the changes to Medicaid proposed by House Republicans in Washington, it’ s not herself she’ s worried about. The reason Davis is worried about how many hours her daughter can put into work is because House Republicans put forward the strictest work requirements they’ ve ever advanced as…
When evaluating different risk management options, insurance riders that offer additional benefits have become increasingly popular.
We often read about consumers’ need for long-term care, but what do consumers think about the need for such protection?
The majority of young Americans are placing too much emphasis on building wealth without dedicating enough to protecting those assets.
No one ever accused Donald Trump of knowing much about the economy. That fact comes through loud and clear in his tax cut proposals. These were exempting tips, Social Security, and overtime pay from taxes, and also making the interest on auto loans tax deductible.
Thrivent plans to hire nearly 600 new financial advisors in 2025 for a range of roles across multiple advisory models – from employee to independent – with an emphasis on strengthening and expanding advisor teams.
