Life Planning Strategies
Life planning strategies, with ideas about how to use life insurance and related products to help people and businesses get things done.
Q1 2011 Earnings: Genworth Profits Fall 54%; Mortgage Losses a Factor
By Joyce HansonGenworth Financial Inc. disappointed analysts with Q1 2011 earnings per share of $0.17 versus expectations for EPS of $0.21, partly due to mortgage losses.
April 21, 2011
Long-Term Care Cost Increases Closely Track Rate of InflationLong-term care costs continue to rise, though not at the same rate of other goods and services, a survey released Wednesday by John Hancock Financial found.
April 18, 2011
Small States Lead Rise in LTCI Policies Despite Insurer Cut BacksAALTCI reported April 14 that 25 states saw in increase in the number of residents who own long-term care insurance, especially among smaller states.
April 10, 2011
Advisor Online Resources for Caregivers to the AgedSites advisors can use to provide comfort, support and resources for caregivers to the elderly.
April 04, 2011
National Retirement Planning Week Kicks Off April 11The National Retirement Planning Coalition has announced its roster of events for National Retirement Planning Week this April 11 through 15.
March 31, 2011
NFL Players Gain Victory Over League in Workers’ Comp DisputeA more-than-thirty-year-long dispute between football players and the National Football League has finally been settled with a permanent injunction that restricts the right of the League to collect a reimbursement of workers’ compensation benefits paid to players.
March 24, 2011
Gender Gap Closing in Life Insurance OwnershipWomen have lagged men in retirement savings and life insurance coverage, but a study from LIMRA released Wednesday found that may be turning around.
March 23, 2011
State Health Insurance Regulators Tied to Industry, Says WatchdogConsumer Watchdog, the nonpartisan consumer advocacy agency, on Tuesday warned that close ties to the insurance industry through lobbying, contributions, and appointments could affect an upcoming vote on Sunday by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners concerning the rates people pay for health insurance.