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Top 12 Countries for Retirement Security: 2019
By Michael S. FischerNot only did the U.S. fail to make the top 12, it dropped two spots from last year, Natixis reports.
September 23, 2019
Humana Co-Founder DiesDavid Jones Sr. got into health insurance through the nursing home industry.
September 19, 2019
U.S. Benefits Access Stays About the Same: Bureau of Labor StatisticsCivilian employee access to life insurance benefits may have fallen in the region that includes Texas.
September 19, 2019
Medigap Rejection Rates Might Be Rising: Gen ReThe overall 'approved and placed' rate was the lowest it's been since at least 2014.
September 18, 2019
Society of Actuaries to Shift to an Outreach-Oriented CharterThe new president-elect will be Roy Goldman, who was Humana's chief actuary.
September 18, 2019
What Your Clients' Finances Reveal About Their Mental HealthDr. John Huber talks to ThinkAdvisor about patterns advisors should watch for and how to dig deeper.
September 18, 2019
Investors Spending More on Adult Relatives Than They Can Afford: SurveyNearly half of investors are providing financial support, a Wells Fargo/Gallup survey found, and many are spending enough to jeopardize their retirement.
September 17, 2019
Medicare Surcharge Changes: What Advisors Should KnowThe changes, effective in 2020, bring good news and bad news for retirees, says Ron Mastrogiovanni of HealthView Services.