Divorce does not automatically change who will inherit your 401k. Make sure you know the rules and update your plans.

Learn how a transferable letter of credit enables a primary beneficiary to transfer credit to others, securing payments for ...

Your 401(k) doesn’t just disappear when you die. Here’s how it’s transferred, who gets it, the tax impact, and why ...

If you've filled out paperwork for life insurance or a retirement account, you've probably come across the terms "primary" and "contingent" beneficiary. But what's the difference between the two ...

Choosing a primary beneficiary - and contingent beneficiaries - is the only way to ensure that your funds are allocated according to your wishes. The per capita designation is usually the default ...

You need more than a primary beneficiary on your financial accounts... just in case. Contingency beneficiaries can be your Plan B and even Plan C. What is a contingent beneficiary? If that question ...

A contingent beneficiary can help ensure that your assets, trusts and insurance payouts go to the parties you want them to go to. What is a contingent beneficiary? Whether setting up a financial ...

Despite expectations that Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) would curb health care spending, their effect has been modest. One possible explanation is that ACOs’ inability to prohibit out ...