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Clients should opt for simpler annuities, which tend to be less expensive than those with more complicated terms.

The decision is a likely final blow to complete the $48 billion merger, which a lower-court judge had said should be stopped because it risked undermining competition in health insurance markets.

House GOP leaders aren’t ready to hold a vote this week on their stalled healthcare bill, despite intense pressure from the White House to deliver on a long-promised repeal of Obamacare.

Some bonus plans provide for accumulations, multi-year periods and mandatory referral, which could raise a red flag for regulators, says attorney Michael Melbinger.

The platform aims to help employers and employees manage their healthcare spend.

After being urged by experts not to inhibit employees’ ability to save for their post-work years, the White House said incentives would not be cut.

MedPut is aimed at low-income employees who may not be able to afford immediate healthcare costs associated with high-deductible health plans.

Demonstrating demand, laying out the benefits and focusing on plan integration will help advisers to avoid selling clients short on voluntary.

Retirement savers should rebalance their portfolio by replacing high-performing holdings with more value-priced options.

One problem is that a number of companies make false promises to employees by committing to intensive communication campaigns without proper follow-through.