Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Biden Economic Plan Remains Stuck as Manchin Reports No Talks
By Erik Wasson and Laura LitvanSenator Joe Manchin said Tuesday that he wants any extension of child tax credit limited to those with earned income.
December 28, 2021
What's Next for Build Back Better, Form CRS and the New Fiduciary Rule?Greg Valliere, Ron Rhoades and Fred Reish weigh in on what lies ahead for new laws and rules coming out of Washington in 2022.
December 28, 2021
What to Expect for Social Security in 2022Experts Jamie Hopkins, Marcia Mantell and Nancy Altman weigh in on what lies ahead for the retirement benefits program next year.
December 23, 2021
3 Under-the-Radar Planning Tips for 2022 Tax ChangesThough Biden's spending plans are in limbo, advisors and clients shouldn't tune out when it comes to year-end planning for tax changes.
December 22, 2021
Prep Your Clients for 2 Bills That Could Change IRAs in 2022A few steps that seem simple to most advisors can go a long way in easing clients' worries over tax news, says the retirement and tax expert.
December 20, 2021
Manchin Outlines Tax, Policy Changes He Wants in Biden BillThe senator wants a revised bill that deeply overhauls the tax code to make it fairer and lowers the cost of more prescription drugs.
December 20, 2021
How U.S. Economy Loses After Manchin-Powell PivotsHere's what the derailing of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending plan, and other factors, mean for GDP growth in 2022.
December 17, 2021
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