Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Estate, Capital Gains Tax Changes Likely to Stay in Spending Bill: Schwab's Townsend
By Melanie WaddellBut some retirement provisions could get chopped, Schwab's man in Washington says.
October 15, 2021
New Social Security 2100 Bill to Expand Payroll Tax Coming Next WeekThe bill is expected to increase benefits across the board and change the way Social Security COLAs are calculated.
October 06, 2021
Auto-IRA Provision in House Tax Bill Violates Securities Laws: ASA"Current securities laws prevent an employer from establishing an IRA on behalf of an individual," said American Securities Association CEO Chris Iacovella.
September 30, 2021
Sen. Warren Revives Bill to Rein In Bank MergersThe Bank Merger Review Modernization Act would restrict what Warren says is harmful consolidation in the banking industry.
September 30, 2021
Congress Clears Government Funding Bill to Avert ShutdownThe federal government would be kept open through Dec. 3 under the legislation.
September 24, 2021
What the Secure Act Means for Annuities in Retirement PlansHere's how retirement plans can best choose from among the growing number of investment options that embed in-plan annuities.
September 24, 2021
VIP Views on Today's Top Planning IssuesExperts weigh in on the pandemic's impact, as well as the latest portfolio, retirement and tax issues.
September 22, 2021
New Bill Would Create Portable Retirement and Investment AccountsUnder the Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act, every American would receive an account when they get a Social Security number.