Legislation
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Are 401(k)s Enough? Ghilarducci and Biggs Debate Future of Retirement
By John ManganaroOne thing the two retirement scholars agree on is that the retirement bills in Congress are sorely lacking.
October 07, 2022
Debate: Should HSA-Compatible Plans Cover Telehealth Before the Deductible?Does exempting telehealth services from health plan deductibles help Americans stay healthy, or undermine the HSA system?
October 06, 2022
New GOP Bill Blocks IRS From Boosting Audits of 'Middle-Class' TaxpayersThe IRS would be barred from using its $80 billion budget boost to audit taxpayers earning less than $400,000.
October 06, 2022
Ed Slott: Bill Waiving RMDs for 2022 Is DoomedWhile the Secure Act 2.0 will likely raise the RMD age, a waiver would cause "havoc," Slott says.
October 05, 2022
New Bill Would Let CFTC Regulate Digital AssetsThe bill aims to settle the dispute between the SEC and the CFTC over who should regulate cryptocurrency.
October 04, 2022
House Bill Could Provide $250M for Grief Support EffortsOne section would provide $40 million over four years to support grief response training efforts.
October 04, 2022
Senate Democrats Vow to Protect Social Security, Press Biden to Fill Commissioner SeatThe Social Security Administration has been without permanent leadership for more than a year.
September 30, 2022
U.S. Averts Government Shutdown as House Passes Short-Term Funding BillBut Republican opposition means potential turmoil when the legislation expires Dec. 16.