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By Gavin Magor On December 5, 201709:16 AM Eastern
The banking business has been on a tear over the past few years — with loan growth accelerating, defaults falling, and stock prices rising sharply. On the latter count, things have really...
By Gavin Magor On November 30, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Nobody likes paying for insurance. That’s doubly true for insurance that doesn’t even cover YOUR life or property! But without one kind of coverage – called “private mortgage insurance” – many...
By Gavin Magor On November 16, 201707:00 AM Eastern
If you’re at least 65 years old, you’re eligible for Medicare — the federal health insurance plan for people who worked in the U.S. and paid taxes for at least 10 years. The program includes a...
By Gavin Magor On November 9, 201707:00 AM Eastern
When planning for retirement, you’re faced with a variety of investment options – each with different requirements, costs, and limitations. Today, I’ll talk about variable annuities, an option...
By Gavin Magor On November 2, 201707:00 AM Eastern
It’s that scary and uncertain time of the year again. No, not Halloween; Health insurance season! Medicare Open Enrollment started on October 15 and ends on December 7, while open enrollment under...
By Gavin Magor On October 26, 201707:00 AM Eastern
The Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry took several major hits this year, with hurricanes in the East and wildfires in the West. These events were truly catastrophic for the people...
By Gavin Magor On October 19, 201707:00 AM Eastern
In one of my earlier articles, I talked about the importance of your life insurer’s safety and stability. After all, the relationship between you and your insurer can last decades and you need to...
By Gavin Magor On October 12, 201707:00 AM Eastern
September was a rock-solid month for the U.S. auto industry, with major manufacturers like Toyota (TM, Rated “C+”), General Motors (GM, Rated “B”), and Ford (F, Rated “C”) recording year-over-year...
By Gavin Magor On October 5, 201707:00 AM Eastern
When it comes to health care for the over-65 set, Medicare dominates. But the giant government program doesn’t cover everything. That’s why many seniors turn to Medicare Advantage or Medicare...
By Gavin Magor On September 28, 201707:00 AM Eastern
It’s been a busy hurricane season so far — and it doesn’t look like it’s letting up just yet. Irma, the latest hurricane to hit the U.S. and several Caribbean islands, took her toll on the state...