Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
May 09, 2024
IRS Drafts Gift and Trust Reporting ChangesThe proposal could lead to big changes for clients who get cash from overseas.
May 09, 2024
The Ex-Girlfriend and the 401(k): A Cautionary Estate Planning TaleClients might assume their retirement accounts will simply pass to the heirs named in their will. Big mistake.
May 08, 2024
Speed Up Life SettlementsAn industry player calls for the sector to improve operations.
May 07, 2024
IRS Adds Generation-Skipping Transfer Deadline Relief After 16 YearsAbout 45 million U.S. residents have died since the estate planning regulations appeared.
May 06, 2024
Is the 4% Rule Too Safe?While rules of thumb aren't optimal, I think 5% is a more realistic starting point for typical retirees.
May 06, 2024
Final DOL Agent Fiduciary Exemption Covers More Comp TypesIt also exempts more activities, but conflicts with Reg BI could hurt, legal analysts warn.
May 06, 2024
Jackson Financial Sues to Foreclose on Bob Hope Building in WashingtonBob Hope himself appeared at a building dedication ceremony in 1985.
May 02, 2024
This Overlooked Secure 2.0 Change Helps Business-Owning SpousesThe law created two important exceptions that can help owners of closely held businesses offer retirement plans.
May 01, 2024
3 Reasons Cash Is King AgainReturns on cash are competitive now, and your clients might have more of it than you think.
May 01, 2024
15 U.S. Cities Where It Takes the Most Income to Be Middle ClassIn six cities, a household can bring in more than $300,000 and still fit the definition, SmartAsset found.