Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
My Wacky Idea to Save Social Security
By Ric EdelmanThere is a way to avoid cutting benefits and raising taxes. But will Americans embrace it?
March 31, 2023
Social Security Retirement Fund on Track to Go Bust in 2033: Trustees ReportAllowing the programs to become insolvent could lead to reductions in benefits, The Senior Citizens League says.
March 30, 2023
Hospital Shuns Original Medicare Users: LawmakerA House hearing witness said hospitals should face tougher price reporting standards.
March 30, 2023
7 Estate Planning Challenges to Tackle TodayThe current interest rate climate and tax-friendly framework could shift, so financial advisors and their clients need to act soon.
March 28, 2023
Think You Can Fix the Social Security Trust Funds' Woes? Play This Game.A new interactive tool lets advisors, their clients and other individuals compare solutions to Social Security's solvency issues.
March 28, 2023
New Bill Would Raise Social Security Earnings LimitThe proposed reform would let retirees earn more by working without seeing reductions in their Social Security benefits.
March 21, 2023
Ed Slott: Secure 2.0 Left Lots of Unanswered QuestionsAdvisors "will need to exercise caution with any interpretations" until Congress or the IRS provides answers, Slott says.
March 17, 2023
Biden Seeks Tougher Penalties on Executives of Failed BanksThe president calls for clawbacks in the case of mismanagement and asks Congress to address the regional bank failures.