Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Debate: Will Taxpayers Benefit From Medicare's New Prescription Payment Plan?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesThe voluntary program allows those with Part D drug coverage to spread costs over the entire year.
October 18, 2024
Clients Can Tap Their 401(k) After a Disaster. Here's What to Know.The Secure Act made significant changes with respect to disaster-related distributions from retirement accounts.
October 16, 2024
State Tax Ballot Measures to Watch in NovemberTax questions on income, property, capital gains and more are up for votes on Election Day.
October 11, 2024
Medicare Annual Enrollment Starts Tuesday. Will There Be Drama?Agents, brokers and clients are bracing for fewer plan options and stingier benefits in many markets.
October 10, 2024
Kamala Harris Proposes Medicare Home Care BenefitShe hopes to use prescription benefit savings and international tax changes to pay for the services.
October 09, 2024
11 Worst States for Medicare Drug Plan Menu CutsAny big problems in this market could affect all financial services conversations in Washington.
October 02, 2024
Protective Life CEO to Chair American Council of Life Insurers BoardRich Bielen will be 2025 chair; Thrivent's CEO will be the policy-shaping group's chair-elect.
September 30, 2024
New Bill Creates $5,000 Investing Accounts for Every ChildAmerican Dream accounts would be invested in index funds and managed by the Social Security Administration.