Insurance

Health Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows

Experts say prescription denials can have serious consequences, but they are difficult to assess based on available data.

Storm-Proofing Financial Plans

Here’s how I help my clients budget for flood insurance, hurricane repairs and other potential expenses related to storms.

Healthcare Rollbacks Will Hurt Many Older Americans: KFF

Health policy experts anticipate fallout for early retirees and nursing-home residents under the new budget reconciliation law.

As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options

New federal rules won’t prevent insurers from denying payment for recommended treatment, and they apply only to some types of insurance.

Surging Property-Insurance Premiums Leave Retirees Extra Vulnerable

As advisors re-crunch the numbers and suggest less expensive insurance options, some clients are abandoning homes in high-risk locales.

When the Search for a Loved One’s Life Insurance Hits a Dead End

Free online services can locate missing policies, but advisors have plenty of quicker options before resorting to these tools.   

He Had Short-Term Health Insurance. His Colonoscopy Bill: $7,000

Short-term, limited-duration insurance policies do not have to follow rules established under the Affordable Care Act.

How Successful Businessowners Preserve Their Legacy

Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs) are powerful, tax-efficient, and can be especially helpful if the market or a business falter. (By Howard Sharfman)

After Heathrow Debacle: Who Pays for a Ruined Vacation?

Choose the right travel insurance, give yourself enough time and be persistent but nice when fighting for a cancellation refund.

Rural Hospitals Question Whether They Can Afford Medicare Advantage Contracts

Lower reimbursement rates, payment delays and resistance to authorizing patient care have them frustrated with Medicare Advantage.

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The ‘New Normal’: LIMRA: U.S. Annuity Sales Hit Record in First Half of 2025

RILA sales drive quarterly record, but a softening market may be on the way, LIMRA warns.

DAFgiving360 Donors Grant $8.9B to Charities During FY 2025

Financial advisors are playing a an increasingly important role as more clients express charitable intentions.

Vanguard Adds Two Titles to its Fixed Income Model Portfolio Lineup

One new offering aims to preserve capital while the other seeks to maximize returns.

Woman Gets Prison for Hiding Over $90M From the IRS in Overseas Accounts

The defendant and her relatives hid the funds in banks in Switzerland, Panama, Israel and Andorra, authorities said.

Social Security Tech Upgrades Reduce Phone Wait Times

Elimination of scheduled maintenance downtime improves online service, the Social Security Administration reports.

PNC Bank Enters Cryptocurrency Market With Coinbase Partnership

Banking clients and institutional investors will be able to buy, hold and sell crypto using Coinbase’s crypto-as-a-service platform.

A Mid-Year Financial Health Check-up Is Essential for HNW Investors

A Chicago wealth advisor offers a checklist of proactive steps to ensure an optimal financial strategy.

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