Personal finance

Ramsey Solutions Brings “Building Wealth” Live Event to Nashville on January 12

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Monday, December 19, 2022

According to the latest edition of The State of Personal Finance by Ramsey Solutions, 40% of people surveyed say they have suffered an anxiety attack due to money issues1.

Key Points: 
  • According to the latest edition of The State of Personal Finance by Ramsey Solutions, 40% of people surveyed say they have suffered an anxiety attack due to money issues1.
  • To combat these startling statistics, Ramsey Solutions is hosting an event to give attendees a proven plan for building wealth and eliminating money stress, even in times of uncertainty.
  • Building Wealth Live will take place Thursday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. CT at Ramsey Solutions Headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.
  • This event will show you it’s possible for you too.”
    To learn more about Building Wealth Nashville and to purchase an event pass, visit ramseysolutions.com/events .

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley Announces 2022 End of Year Platform Enhancements

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Monday, December 19, 2022

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today announced recent enhancements to its investing and trading platforms.

Key Points: 
  • E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today announced recent enhancements to its investing and trading platforms.
  • E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley also recently was named the 2022 Best Online Broker by Kiplinger.
  • E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, and the E*TRADE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley.
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    © 2022 E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley.

Share of Patients with Heat Exhaustion Increased 53 Percent When Comparing June 2016 to June 2021, according to New FAIR Health Study

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among privately insured individuals receiving medical services, the percentage of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion increased 52.5 percent when comparing June 2016 to June 2021. This was part of a general trend in which, from May to September, the percentage of patients who were diagnosed with heat stress, heat exhaustion or heatstroke was higher in each month in 2021 than in the corresponding month of 2016. These and other findings are reported in a FAIR Health brief released today, Heat-Related Illness: A Window into Recent Trends.

Key Points: 
  • These and other findings are reported in a FAIR Health brief released today, Heat-Related Illness: A Window into Recent Trends .
  • Three types of heat-related illnessin order of increasing severity, heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstrokewere examined in the period from May through September for the years 2016-2021.
  • Changes in percent of patients diagnosed, as well as their age and gender, were studied for each type of illness.
  • The percentage of patients with heat stress, heat exhaustion or heatstroke diagnoses increased with age, with the greatest percentage found in the age group 65 years and older.

COVID-19 Declined among Top Five Telehealth Diagnoses Nationally and in Most Regions in September 2022

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID-19 declined among the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally and in most US census regions from August to September 2022, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker. Nationally and in the Midwest, COVID-19 fell from second to third place in the rankings. In the South, it fell from third to fifth place, and in the West, it fell from third place out of the rankings. Only in the Northeast did COVID-19 maintain its position at second place. The data represent the privately insured population, including Medicare Advantage and excluding Medicare Fee-for-Service and Medicaid.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID-19 declined among the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally and in most US census regions from August to September 2022, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .
  • In addition to the changes involving COVID-19, acute respiratory diseases and infections rose among the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally and in most regions from August to September 2022.
  • The rankings of the top five telehealth specialties did not change nationally or regionally from August to September 2022.
  • For September 2022, the Telehealth Cost Corner spotlighted the cost of CPT 99441, 5-10-minute telephone medical discussion with physician.

FAIR Health Initiative Demonstrates Appetite for Shared Decision-Making Tools among Patients of Color

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An initiative to advance shared decision making among patients of color in New York State revealed an appetite for this type of discussion among patients and providers and the utility of tools that facilitate such discussions. Shared decision making is the exchange among patients, caregivers and healthcare providers, balancing clinical options and patient preferences to make treatment decisions. The initiative, generously funded by the New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) and undertaken in collaboration with FAIR Health Academic Advisory Board member Chima Ndumele, PhD, offered salient insights as to how patients make decisions and challenges they may face when navigating the healthcare system and managing healthcare costs. These and other insights are included in a brief released today by FAIR Health, Advancing Shared Decision Making among Patients of Color: Lessons Learned from FAIR Health's Grant-Funded Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • These and other insights are included in a brief released today by FAIR Health, Advancing Shared Decision Making among Patients of Color: Lessons Learned from FAIR Health's Grant-Funded Initiative .
  • The tools combine clinical and cost information, and reside in a dedicated shared decision-making section of the FAIR Health Consumer (fairhealthconsumer.org) website.
  • FAIR Health promoted the tools through a robust, culturally sensitive dissemination campaign to a variety of stakeholders: providers, patients, community organizations, state and federal departments of health and organizations that serve and advocate for communities of color, among others.
  • Of the initiative, FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd said, "FAIR Health wishes to thank the New York Health Foundation for supporting this groundbreaking initiative.

Ramsey Solutions Research Shows 4 in 10 Americans Have $0 in Savings

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

According to the latest edition of The State of Personal Finance 2022 by Ramsey Solutions, over 100 million Americans (37%) say theyre either struggling or in crisis with their finances.

Key Points: 
  • According to the latest edition of The State of Personal Finance 2022 by Ramsey Solutions, over 100 million Americans (37%) say theyre either struggling or in crisis with their finances.
  • Debt is also on the rise , with 1 in 5 Americans saying theyve taken on more debt since June.
  • Money fear is painfully real, said Dr. John Delony, a Ramsey Personality and mental health expert.
  • Ramsey Solutions has over 1,100 team members who are committed to applying biblically based principles to doing work that matters.

ADVERTISING SALES INDUSTRY LEADER JASON WEBBY NAMED CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER OF NEWSWEEK

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Gentzel, Global Chief Commercial and Growth Officer at Newsweek, today announced the appointment of advertising sales industry leader Jason Webby to the post of Chief Revenue Officer. In his newly created role, Jason will report directly to Kevin and will oversee the sales side of the business including digital, mobile, programmatic, native, CTV, newsletters, audio, custom content, print, and event platforms and all other sales revenue streams.

Key Points: 
  • to Lead Global Sales at Iconic News Brand
    NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Gentzel, Global Chief Commercial and Growth Officer at Newsweek, today announced the appointment of advertising sales industry leader Jason Webby to the post of Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Prior to joining Newsweek, Jason served as Chief Revenue Officer, North America at Future, Plc.
  • where he led teams responsible for all advertising revenue lines across Future's portfolio of over 200 brands.
  • Jason's deep expertise in advertising sales also includes senior leadership roles at V12 Data, GroupM, CNBC International and The Economist Group.

In South and West, COVID-19 Declined among Top Five Telehealth Diagnoses in August 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the South and West, COVID-19 declined among the top five telehealth diagnoses in August 2022, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker. In those two US census regions, COVID-19 fell from second place in July to third place in August; in the other two regions, Midwest and Northeast, and nationally, it remained in second place. In all regions and nationally, COVID-19 fell by about one to two percent as a share of telehealth claim lines.1 The data represent the privately insured population, including Medicare Advantage and excluding Medicare Fee-for-Service and Medicaid.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov.3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In the South and West, COVID-19 declined among the top five telehealth diagnoses in August 2022, according to FAIR Health's Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker .
  • Nationally, telehealth utilization increased 1.9 percent, from 5.3 percent of medical claim lines in July to 5.4 percent in August.
  • In the South, telehealth utilization increased 4.7 percent and, in the West, it decreased 1.4 percent.
  • In addition to the changes involving COVID-19 in the South and West, there were other changes to the top five telehealth diagnoses in those regions in August 2022.

Fall 2022 Issue of Financial Publication, "the Register" Now Available

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leaving a legacy and having an estate plan in place is critical not only to clients but to those financial consultants who are looking to transition their practices. The Member Focus relates the journey of the Kahan family of RFCs and how they are setting themselves up as a generational firm. Stacy Kahan, RFC® took the lessons learned from her father and is now partnering with daughters Cara and Alana. The Register chronicles their journey and how they adapt and stay current in the professional world of financial consulting.

Key Points: 
  • The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) has released the Fall Issue of the Register, a national industry publication available online at http://www.iarfc.org and in print through subscription on the IARFC store.
  • Stacy Kahan, RFC took the lessons learned from her father and is now partnering with daughters Cara and Alana.
  • The Register chronicles their journey and how they adapt and stay current in the professional world of financial consulting.
  • Other articles cover different aspects of Estate Planning including a viewpoint from an Attorney who looks at the Financial Consultant/Attorney relationship from her perspective.

IARFC Releases the 2022 Fall Edition of its Journal of Personal Finance

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The JPF editor, Craig Lemoine, Ph.D., MRFC® CFP®, is the Director of the Financial Planning Program at the University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. With an education background dating back to 2003, Dr. Lemoine has a deep understanding of examination and assessment in financial planning. He has served on the CFP® Board Council of Examinations since 2010, has been a professor of Financial Planning at the American College, and has served as a Director on the MRFC Certification Board.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Fall Issue of the Journal of Personal Finance (JPF) is now available from the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC).
  • Additionally, we are able to feature work from the 2022 IARFC National Financial Plan Competition case study champions!"
  • Initiated in 2002, the Journal of Personal Finance has grown in scope, acceptance and recognition among practitioners and academicians.
  • Members can take the IARFC Journal of Personal Finance Online CE quizzes.