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The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), enacted in 1935, mandates that both U.S. wage earners and their employers contribute a portion of earnings to fund Social Security and Medicare.

As healthcare expenses climb, businesses increasingly rely on Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) to provide comprehensive, cost-effective health insurance benefits. Choosing the right PEO is vital, as offerings vary widely in quality, flexibility, and support. Our latest ranking assesses the top PEOs for health insurance, focusing on key factors that impact employers’…

Views writer Logan Walters argues that Trump’s campaign to control the Fed undermines its independence and risks inflation and economic instability.

Austin Small Business Group Health Insurance is gaining attention as employers prioritize leadership effectiveness and employee experience. Businesses are aligning health benefits with culture and management practices to support engagement, stability, and long-term workforce resilience in evolving workplace environments.

Owners who purchase companion animal insurance assume that medical costs for their pets will be covered automatically. Then, they discover that coverage companies and policy issuers operate by state insurance law, and because pets are legally considered property, the obligations of the company managing the policy and your rights as a policyholder differ markedly from […] The post…

Removing employee health insurance from education budgets would ease pressure on schools. Read the story on VTDigger here: Health care costs are breaking Vermont schools.

Large majorities of the public want the Supreme Court to rule against Trump's tariffs and against his attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve.

Savant Capital LLC lifted its stake in The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc (NYSE:PNC – Free Report) by 8.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 87,952 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 7,064 shares…

Howe & Rusling Inc. grew its holdings in PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP – Free Report) by 10.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 99,180 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 9,423 shares during the quarter. PepsiCo accounts for…

First Fiduciary Investment Counsel Inc. raised its holdings in Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX – Free Report) by 37.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 46,087 shares of the asset manager’s stock after buying an additional 12,560 shares during the period. Blackstone comprises…

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its position in shares of MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG – Free Report) by 17.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 472,083 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 71,474…

Allianz Asset Management GmbH lessened its stake in Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX – Free Report) by 17.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 77,673 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 16,222 shares during the period. Allianz Asset Management…

Other states impacted by similar disasters are reforming their insurance laws. Legislators here are teeing up bills to follow suit. Hawaiʻi consumers would have additional protections folded into their insurance coverage after a disaster declaration if a bundle of new Senate bills introduced this session are codified into law.

WASHINGTON— Opposing a nominee to lead the Federal Reserve is familiar territory for Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. And as the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, which must approve Warsh’ s nomination, Warren is leading the attempt to derail it— a difficult task because Republicans hold the majority. “Through the years, many presidents, both…

TLDR Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 on Thursday, hitting lows of $69,101 on Bitstamp exchange during Asian trading hours The cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20% year-to-date, with over $800 million liquidated from the crypto market in the last 24 hours Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve Chair triggered selling due to expectations he could shrink the […] The post…

W R Berkley Corp (NYSE: WRB), a global provider of property‑casualty insurance and reinsurance products, has drawn a mix of institutional buying and cautious analyst commentary over the past week. The company’s share price, trading at $69.19 on 2 February 2026, sits comfortably above its 52‑week low of $59.55 and still below the peak of…

Originally scheduled to be phased out on Mar. 31, 2026, the Managed Care Organization tax will be extended through the end of the year.

2025's California wildfires were the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history and the results have a Florida insurer researching an expansion there.

QE normalized huge bank reserves, so rapid QT risks liquidity stress, and the author argues policy should steer rates, not the balance sheet.