Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Top Lawmakers 'Pulling Out All the Stops' to Pass Tax Bill With 100% Bonus Depreciation
By Melanie WaddellSen. Ron Wyden says it's critical to millions of businesses, but stiff GOP opposition remains in the Senate.
April 17, 2024
Health Care and Retirement Expenses Stress American Women: SurveyPoll participants expressed strong support for federal policy solutions that could help with these issues.
April 16, 2024
Critics Continue Fight Two Unpopular Social Security ProvisionsSocial Security's windfall elimination provision and government pension offset rules can be particularly hard on surviving spouses.
April 09, 2024
Tax Bill With 100% Bonus Depreciation May Move Forward in SenateThe proposed legislation, which passed the full House about 10 weeks ago, may get attached to a Senate bill.
April 07, 2024
5 Ways to Save Social SecurityFor Biden and Trump, the issue of how to reform Social Security could prove critical in the 2024 presidential election.
April 01, 2024
For High Earners, Roth Catch-Up Contributions Are TrickyUnder Secure Act 2.0, those making more than the threshold will soon have to direct such contributions to Roth accounts.
March 28, 2024
Washington Governor Signs Auto-IRA BillWith Washington Saves, employee contributions to workplace retirement accounts will be made directly via payroll deductions.
March 28, 2024
New Bill Changes How Social Security COLAs Are CalculatedThe CPI-E would yield larger benefit increases, lawmakers say, but the story in the numbers is mixed.