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Long-Term Care Insurance Leaves the Doghouse
By Allison BellSecurities analysts at Wells Fargo, at least, are suggesting that this is a possibility.
June 27, 2025
July 4 Tax Bill Deadline Isn’t the ‘End All’ Date: TrumpRepublicans remain divided over several thorny issues, including size of the SALT deduction.
June 26, 2025
9 Retirement Bills in Congress NowWhile lawmakers have floated a number of bills, "we’re not close to ready" on Secure 3.0, says Mark Iwry.
June 23, 2025
Medicare Posts $11.2B Operating Profit for 2024The inpatient hospitalization program can still pay 89% of promised benefits if its trust fund runs dry.
June 17, 2025
UnitedHealth Sours on Medicare Advantage PlansThe health insurer told agents it will stop paying commissions on new sales of many plans July 1.
June 17, 2025
What’s New in the Senate Version of Trump’s Tax and Spending BillThe Senate Finance Committee's legislation modifies some key breaks, from SALT to the child tax credit.
June 16, 2025
Judge Finalizes $69M Settlement in Lawsuit Involving Wells Fargo TDFsThe case involved 350,000 UnitedHealth workers affected by "poorly performing" funds in their 401(k) savings plan.
June 16, 2025
Senate Republicans Drop Push for Medicare Cuts to Help Pay for Tax BillInstead, the legislators are proposing cuts to Medicaid that are more aggressive than those the passed in the House.