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Life and Annuity Illustrations Confuse Clients, Advisor Tells Regulators
By Allison BellPerformance charts should be more realistic about the impact of bad years, Richard Weber argues.
August 12, 2024
12 Worst States for Health Care: 2024These states are weak in critical areas like affordability, giving clients easy access to a range of doctors and insurance options, and outcomes.
August 07, 2024
Executives Brief Wall Street on DeathCOVID is getting less attention, but post-pandemic excess mortality is still an economic factor.
August 02, 2024
The Big Social Security Question Facing Stay-at-Home SpousesShould a dependent spouse return to work to get their credits? Here's what to consider.
August 02, 2024
Lincoln Financial Posts Surprising Annuity Sales FiguresPricing throughout the annuity sector appears to be "largely rational," CEO Ellen Cooper says.
August 01, 2024
Social Security Gets $509M Budget Boost in New Spending BillBut the proposed increase is "barely enough for SSA to keep up with fixed costs," says advocate Nancy Altman.
August 01, 2024
Trump Vows to Cut Taxes on Social Security in Bid to Woo SeniorsSuch a move would cut levies for some elderly Americans but could further strain benefits for pre-retirees.
July 31, 2024
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals First Cut Is NearerThe Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to keep the federal funds rate between 5.25% and 5.5%.