Legislation
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New Bill Aims to Give Retirement Plans to 56 Million Workers
By Lynn CavanaughSen. Bernie Sanders’ Pensions for All Act would provide coverage to those without employer-sponsored retirement plans.
July 17, 2025
This Big Driver of Social Security Insolvency Has Long Been IgnoredThe aging population and payroll tax trends don't tell the whole story, former Social Security official Andrew Biggs says.
July 17, 2025
Debate: Are Trump Accounts for Newborns a Viable Savings Program?Under new legislation, the federal government will provide a $1,000 initial contribution in a tax-deferred vehicle.
July 16, 2025
Marcia Mantell Has Never Been This Worried About Social SecurityThe retirement consultant, marking 20 years in business, says the solvency picture is likely even worse than it looks.
July 16, 2025
Trump 'Crypto Week' in Limbo Amid House Republican ImpasseSome conservatives want legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing digital assets.
July 15, 2025
Ed Slott: Roth Conversions Are Trickier Under New Tax LawMany of the new tax breaks can be lost if taxpayers push their income up too high, Slott warns.
July 14, 2025
Learn All You Need to Know About the New Tax LawOn July 23, Professors William Byrnes and Robert Bloink will dig into Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill."
July 10, 2025
Debate: Is Permanent 100% Bonus Depreciation in Trump Tax Law a Good Thing?The increase in year one applies to qualified property acquired and placed into service on or after Jan. 19.