Insurance

"We said, 'Even though we are drinking water in the bar, there are too many drunks, so let's not go into the bar.'"

Some worry that BlackRock products will crowd out competitors on the platform.

Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% next year, but some retirees will not see a rise in their retirement paycheck because of Medicare's hold-harmless provision.

Tru Independence is partnering with a marketing organization specializing in the commission-free protection space.

The anxiety is real — and so are the expenses — but the situation might not be as bad as some imagine.

A typical Social Security payment is likely to cover basic costs in these areas.

The regulator proposed a "clear and concise" summary for clients considering the products, but the impact appears limited.

Sales of the fee-only products have expanded in a major way, but they have yet to win over advisors.

LPL slammed the move by the exiting major issuer to cut off trails for advisors in certain existing contracts.

A small group will actually pay less in premiums because the cost-of-living adjustment in their Social Security benefits next year won’t be large enough to cover the premium increase.