Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Hopes for Bipartisan Social Security Fix Dimmed by Biden-GOP Tensions
By Laura LitvanThe breakdown comes despite signs that Social Security benefits are at real risk if current policies aren't changed.
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.
March 16, 2023
Fixing Social Security Starts With a Visit to TownsvilleAn American Academy of Actuaries simulation shows users how the program's finances work.
March 15, 2023
New Bill Repeals Trump-Era Dodd-Frank RollbackThe bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Warren, would restore stress testing and liquidity requirements for midsize banks.