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Top 7 Small Towns to Ride Out Tough Economy
By John SullivanWhen it comes to the economy, its bad, but not all bad. A team of CNN Money writers joined Onboard Informatics in ranking the top spots in the country for low crime and high employment, as well as good schools, cultural attractions and weather, among other factors.
August 16, 2011
Fed workers keep LTCI despite rate increases: GAOA study by the GAO found that rate hikes didn't deter federal employees from keeping their LTCI policies.
August 16, 2011
Super Committee: Securities Firms, Health Professionals Outgave InsurersThe insurance industry ranks just 10th on a list of top industry contributors to members of the new "super committee" - the congressional panel that is supposed to find $1.5 trillion in federal spending cuts by Thanksgiving.
August 16, 2011
The Medicare Challenge: How to Find the Best Coverage for Your ClientsAs Americans continue to work longer, employees approaching age 65 are faced with the logistical challenge of preparing to receive Medicare and Social Security benefits.
August 16, 2011
Could the Current Political Attack on Plan F Be Based on a Logical Flaw?Congress is considering making changes to Medigap due to the fact that high users of Medicare services tend to have Plan F policies.
August 16, 2011
3 Proven Ways to Find LTCI ProspectsEvery day, our office gets calls from producers frustrated by a lack of qualified long-term care insurance (LTCI) prospects.
August 16, 2011
Groups Start Uniform Medical Claims Payer Reporting Standard ProjectStandards group say they hope to free health insurers, public health plans and other payers from variations in state medical claims reporting requirements.
August 16, 2011
Medicare: Have seniors given any ground?The public remains opposed to cuts to Medicare, even after the budget battle.