The Problem:Death tax is 40 per cent. The only way I can pass the estate and art collection on is to leave it to the wife tax free. I cannot insure an older wife so the younger the better.
Providing group health insurance these days is fraught with danger. Unless a plan sponsor is perfect and walks on water, cross your fingers risk assumption is off the charts.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that Americans can expect an announcement from the Trump administration this week on its plan to reduce healthcare costs.
While details are scarce, President Trump has indicated on several occasions that he wants to send healthcare funds “directly to you, the people” rather than insurance companies.
Trump has also said a plan should be in place by Jan. 30, with healthcare costs expected to surge in 2026 to their highest levels in 15 years. Payment of healthcare subsidies for insurance was a central point of conflict in the 40-day government shutdown.
What will the fix be this time? Will this be yet another “Fix it until it’s more broken?“