Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Social Security Commission Would Be a Waste of Time, Groups Say
By Melanie WaddellA retiree advocate says trying to fix the system through a bipartisan panel creates "serious risks."
July 28, 2026
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It's Time for a New Approach to Roth Conversions: Sean MullaneyThe CPA turned financial planner offers what he thinks is most critical regarding tax planning and retirement.
July 27, 2026
New Bill Lets Foster Children Receive Trump Account DonationsThe Foster Youth Investment Act adds an eligible qualifying class for the federal savings vehicles.
July 22, 2026
Mega-IRA Crackdown Back in Play With New BillThe bill, floated by Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Richard Neal, would require distributions when tax-advantaged retirement accounts top $10 million.
July 20, 2026
New Bill Expands Social Security Survivors' BenefitsThe Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act loosens some benefit rules for widows, widowers and surviving divorced spouses.
July 15, 2026
New Bill Would Force Congress to Act on Social SecurityThe Promise Act would start "the process of preserving promised benefits," according to Sen. Bill Cassidy.
July 14, 2026
Social Security 2100 Act ReturnsThe revised bill eliminates the payroll tax wage cap, among other changes to the program.
July 13, 2026
New Bill Eliminates SALT Cap Marriage PenaltyThe legislation would double the deduction cap on state and local taxes for couples filing jointly.