Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Ukraine War Means Yet More Inflation: Andy Friedman
By Melanie WaddellMeanwhile, tax hikes are likely by 2023, the political analyst and former tax attorney says, offering planning tips.
February 23, 2022
IRS Releases Long-Awaited Secure Act RMD RegsThe Secure Act, enacted in 2019, left many open questions about RMDs, Ed Slott says.
February 15, 2022
Revived Bill Would Allow Annuities as Default 401(k) InvestmentThe Lifetime Income for Employees Act builds on the Secure Act, which opened the door for more annuities in retirement plans.
February 04, 2022
New Bill Creates 2 New Types of Donor-Advised Funds; Philanthropy Group BalksLawmakers say they want to ensure more of the money stored in these tax-planning vehicles is actually put to work.
February 01, 2022
Greg Valliere's Top 6 Economic, Political Predictions for 2022 and BeyondHere's what AGF Investments' chief U.S. strategist expects for inflation, tax hikes and Biden's future priorities.
January 21, 2022
New Bill Would Fund States' Efforts to Protect Older InvestorsThe Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act would create a grant program run by the SEC.
January 18, 2022
Sen. Wyden Targets Scaramucci, Others in Opportunity Zone ProbeWyden worries the Opportunity Zone program "may permit wealthy investors another opportunity to avoid billions of dollars in taxes."
January 14, 2022
Sen. Warren Calls for Reforms to Social Security SSI RulesThe payments are meager and the rules around them keep some recipients trapped in poverty, Warren says.