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StarStone Seeks to Dodge Nursing Home Wrongful Death Claim After Policy Cancellation In a bold legal maneuver, StarStone Specialty Insurance Company is attempting to extricate itself from a wrongful death lawsuit involving a fatal fall at an Illinois nursing home, arguing that its policy had already been canceled at the time of the incident. The … Read more
Dive In Festival 2025 Kicks Off to Champion Culture and Talent in Insurance In an era where the insurance industry grapples with talent shortages and evolving workplace dynamics, the Dive In Festival 2025 launches today, September 16, igniting a global conversation on fostering inclusive cultures that propel innovation and growth. Billed as the world’s largest … Read more
It is impossible to be in international business without involving your bank for all the services provided by your bank such as advice on financial issues and potential risks. It is true that a significant barrier for SMEs is the lack of information on international business procedures, documentation and banking procedures required to do business … Read more
You’ve probably heard someone use the term “medical bankruptcy.” It is a term commonly used by individuals who are either going through a medically related financial crisis, or know someone who is facing serious medical debt. Although medical bankruptcy is not a legal term, it is a useful term to describe a financial remedy for … Read more
Social Security COLA for 2026 Projected at 2.4%, Lowest in Five Years WASHINGTON, D.C., May 14, 2025 – The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is projected to be 2.4%, according to the latest estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior advocacy group. This forecast, based on April 2025 Consumer Price … Read more
In the sweltering heat of a Washington summer, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 9, 2025, hailing it as “the biggest, most beautiful reform we’ve ever seen – tremendous for America.” Flanked by Republican leaders on the White House lawn, he promised it would “make healthcare great again” … Read more
By taking out a debt consolidation loan secured by your mortgage, you can actually consolidate your high interest credit card debt. When you have equity in your home as security, you can get the lowest interest rates. You are even able to choose the words to suit your budget requirements. Hence you can shorten the … Read more
In the recent past we looked to professionals of the financial planning industry to help us devise a more informed plan that would take us comfortably into our retirement years. Unfortunately, the procedures and methods that most typical financial planners follow and suggest have become archaic and antiquated (even self-serving). Too often, this misguidance has … Read more
Since you can do virtually anything and everything from your phone or tablet these days, it should come as no surprise that you can also invest and trade stocks with apps. Why spend so much money on paying a broker to trade for you when you can do it yourself? Even if you are not … Read more
Saudi Arabia Announces 30-Day Grace Period for Expired Visit Visas Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a 30-day extension for expired visit visas, allowing travelers additional time to exit the Kingdom without penalties. Key Details of the Visa Extension ✔ Who … Read more