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MassMutual settles for $1.6M for insufficient VA disclosures
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. last week reached a $1.63 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission…
Low-cost LTC? It’s a Southern thing
Those looking for lower-cost long-term-care services might want to consider heading south. Southern and Southwestern states feature…
Medical pros on the front line in fight against financial abuse of seniors
Medical pros say they can play a part but financial advisers have key role.
MassMutual sets 7% payout for ’13, showing up fixed income
Move shows there's nothing plain about whole-life amid low rate environment.
Life insurance — not annuities — is the next area for growth: Insurance execs
Fixed annuities squeezed by low rates; waning appetite for VA biz
What happens to Medicare when you suspend Social Security bennies?
You don't lose your health care coverage -- unless you opt out.
Buffett biographer: Don’t invest in ‘stuff’
Investors should look for companies focused on risk management and digital assets, while shorting “stuff” and services, according…
Women willing to ask for directions
The warning bells about America's pending retirement income crisis may be ringing loudest for women — the largest…
Does The Hartford’s VA buyout offer make sense for clients?
Could see more takers than buybacks proposed by rivals; 'great option if you're on your deathbed'
ING launches lifetime income practice management program
Pre-packaged seminars on key topics designed to attract and retain pre-retiree clients
‘Slap’ to reps as Jackson National cuts VA features on short notice
Reps are none too thrilled with Jackson National's cuts to some VA features, particularly since the carrier offered only a few days' notice before the changes take effect. Said one harried adviser: "It's offensive."
Choli rollers: Aviva to settle charges in alleged church insurance scam
Insurer originally sought $2.1 million in case involving 131 parishioners; only two defendants left
With VA bennies being jettisoned, customers hop on indexed annuities
Search for guaranteed income boosts sales; rising stock market fails to lift VAs
Higher taxes = less retirement savings: IRI survey
Majority of boomers say a rise in marginal rates and FICA would crimp their ability to put money away
Mary Beth Franklin: Talk health care to clients — or lose them
New survey shows few advisers are confident discussing medical costs; big price for ignoring the topic
Flat COLA: Medicare hikes will offset Social Security increase
The Social Security Administration on Tuesday announced that the cost-of-living-adjustment for 2013 will be a measly 1.7%. And as Mary Beth Franklin points out, that small increase could be gutted by hikes in Medicare premiums.
Low-cost long-term care? It’s a southern thing
States below the Mason-Dixon line least expensive for nursing homes, assisted living
MassMutual keeps payout at 7% for ’13
Dividend-paying whole-life insurance is starting to shine amid abysmal rates for fixed-income investments. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance…
Insurers prepare for new risk management law
Tom Sullivan is a principal at Pricewaterhouse-Coopers LLP’s financial services regulatory practice in Hartford, Conn., and a former…
End of pension tax breaks would pay for ‘stupid stuff,’ says ASPPA boss
Group launches lobbying plan to protect deferrals; 'threat is nonpartisan'
