Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Bill Doubles Emergency Savings Account Contribution Limit
By Melanie WaddellThe bill would increase the cap on pension-linked accounts created by Secure 2.0 to $5,000.
December 11, 2025
House Passes Sweeping Package on Retirement, Investors and FraudOne of more than 20 bills in the INVEST Act calls for FINRA to administer an accredited investor exam.
December 10, 2025
Ed Slott: Year-End Tax Planning Dos and Don'tsTake advantage of historically low tax rates to reduce your clients' IRA balances, the CPA and retirement expert says.
December 10, 2025
Bill to Increase Social Security Death Benefit Is BackThe Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act covers costs associated with cremation or burials.
December 08, 2025
Trump Tax Bill Was Overhyped; Stimulus Is Coming: ValliereTrump got inflation "totally wrong" and will take action to boost the economy before the midterms, the strategist predicts.
December 05, 2025
New Bill Could Help Employer Plans Pull in Roth IRA AssetsMany of the users of the new option could be participants in state auto-IRA programs, advocates say.
December 02, 2025
House Passes Social Security Claiming BillThe legislation updates language used by the Social Security Administration to describe when American workers can claim benefits.
December 02, 2025
Answers on Alts in 401(k)s, New Fiduciary Rule on Deck in 2026Imminent guidance on Trump accounts is also expected, says former retirement official Mark Iwry.