Micro-businesses (those with fewer than 10 employees) and the self-employed are no strangers to the difficulty of finding health coverage that is affordable, but the Affordable Care Act may complicate the challenge.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America is counting on Congress to repeal a provision in the new health care law that it says will hurt its members and their clients.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has been hard at work ensuring that changes created by the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) are implemented.  In an attempt to foster an atmosphere of transparency and collaboration, the NAIC has been working side by side with a diverse group of federal colleagues, interested parties, and consumers.

Despite the economic challenges of the past few years and their impact on future retirement budgets, there is hope for seniors in maintaining their financial security after retirement. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA),