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15 States With the Lowest Tax Rates: 2024
By Michael S. FischerU.S. households pay often drastically different amounts, and types, of state and local taxes.
February 08, 2024
Arraignment Set for LPL Network Firm Employee Charged With Double MurderRamy Fahim is accused of killing co-worker Griffin Cuomo and Cuomo's roommate, Jonathan Bahm.
February 05, 2024
Yes, Annuity Issuers Can FailHere are five things to think about when evaluating the companies backing the income guarantees.
January 31, 2024
Allianz Life Responds to Suit Involving Agent Oversight QuestionsThe company asserts that, under California law, an insurer is not a fiduciary for its insured.
January 29, 2024
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Allstate in Privacy CaseThe suit is part of a big wave of California cases aimed at companies that used standard traffic analysis services.
January 19, 2024
Consumer Groups Attack Annuity Bill in California"It feels like the fix is in" on an NAIC model-based bill, the director of one group said.
January 10, 2024
Wealth Tax Bill Gets Hearing in CaliforniaThe bill would tax residents' "worldwide net worth" of $50 million or more, with some exceptions.
January 09, 2024
Qualifying for Medicaid LTC Benefits Could Get TougherHome equity exemptions could fall, and lookback periods for asset transfers could grow to 20 years.