The long-term care system "is burdensome to state and federal governments, to family members (who provide the bulk of care) and to individuals' pocket books," says researcher Kristie Kimbell.

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Boomer women place a higher value on word-of-mouth advertising than their younger counterparts according to a recent study.

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Brian D. Mann has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Partners Advantage Insurance Services LLC.

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Money to provide lavish executive trips does not seem to stop the American International Group from asking the government for another $40 billion, raising the total amount received to $150 billion.

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The Life Insurance Settlement Association announced its 2009 forecast and priorities.

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A program originally designed to help agents structure a long-term retirement income plan for clients has been re-structured to include future benefits that are specific to the clients needs.

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It appears that a combination of strong industry response and the changing tides of election season may have helped change the course of this year's biggest pre-economic meltdown controversy in the financial services sector: SEC Ruling 151A.

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According to a survey conducted by LIMRA in mid-October, U.S. consumers are content with their investments and banking or insurance arrangements during this financial crisis.

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Montana state insurance regulators will start gathering nationwide information on insurance companies regarding market conduct,

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A study from Europe's leading financial service providers shows the country will get through the economic crisis in 2009.

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New York's attorney general announced Wednesday that of the $85 billion loan the American International Group received from a government bailout, they are suspending payments to executives.

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Medicaid spending is "unsustainable" for both federal and state governments, says Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt.

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The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered a Lake Havasu couple who defrauded investors to pay restitution of nearly $720,000 and a penalty of $100,000.

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The Internal Revenue Service announced increased deductibility limits for long-term care insurance, giving small business owners the ability to deduct 100 percent of the costs.

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A retirement income planning strategy can help to ensure that your clients' assets last as long as their retirement.

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Retirement preparation education is a high priority for some employers.

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With Americans feeling the pressure from hiring freezes, especially in the financial service sector, The American College announced that it will waive student fees.

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Results from a survey taken Oct. 7 on the state of the economy and financial markets were released today.

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In an effort to expand public awareness of life settlements Now & Forever Funding LLC announces the launch of a National Education Campaign.

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A recent poll conducted by Gallup and USA Today indicates that 56 percent of Americans say their financial situation has been damaged by the financial crisis of the last two weeks.

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The MetLife Mature Market Institute released its Sep. 30 results of a national survey of adult day services and home care costs.

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With the Dow falling 777 points and Congress opting to not enact the $770 billion bailout, investors need help to avoid further financial hardships.

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An e-publication has introduced its first monthly newsletter poll.

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As the economy along with the Dow Jones declines, shortly follows the retirement assets of baby boomers.

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A North Carolina licensed insurance agent has been sent to prison for 87 months for defrauding his elderly clients of over $2 million and then losing most of the money in bungled day trades.

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