Trump’s budget could let those on Medicare use this tax-favored account
The proposed budget includes a provision that would give Medicare recipients the option to contribute to a health savings account, which would offer various tax benefits.
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Tips for avoiding costly RMD missteps
Missing required 401(k) minimum distributions are subject to a penalty equal to half the amount that should have been taken.
Trump asks Americans, ‘how’s your 401(k)?’ Here’s the answer
Although the current year has been good for participants, many workers are not investing in a retirement plan.
Fiduciary delay to prolong already lengthy debate
The regulation's enforcement provisions will not take effect until July 1, 2019, the Labor Department said.
This GOP tax plan provision could be ‘catastrophic’ for seniors
The tax plan would make itemized deductions less valuable so some retirees would lose a deduction that covers payments for nursing homes, assisted living or inpatient hospital care.
DoL sets fiduciary rule delay in motion
The department's proposal furthers efforts to undo the controversial regulation.
Workers fear Social Security will go broke
Nearly two-thirds of future and recent retirees are worried there will be cuts to the program under the Trump administration. And an even greater percentage think that it needs to change.
Advocates fear Trump tax plan may ‘Rothify’ 401(k) plans
Some consumer advocates worry that this will negatively affect small businesses and middle- and low-income Americans.
Senate GOP leaders said to aim for new health plan in two weeks
Trying to break a logjam on their proposed legislation, Senate Republicans are working with budget officials to examine the impact of various changes they’re considering.
Democrats try to revive health bill fight as GOP aims for vote
Republican leaders plan to brief rank-and-file members on the details of their proposal this week, including changes to tax credits and other provisions.
House passes ACA repeal in razor-thin Republican victory
House Republicans mustered just enough votes to pass their health-care bill Thursday, salvaging what at times appeared to be a doomed mission to repeal and partially replace the Affordable Care Act.
Newly confirmed DOL Secretary faces tough choices on fiduciary
Alexander Acosta must reckon with a June 9 deadline amid a tense political debate.
AFL-CIO ready to sue If Trump waters down overtime regulations
Union president Richard Trumka says that anything that dilutes the rule is bad and taking Obama’s overtime expansion away from even one worker could have devastating consequence.
Healthcare vote canceled as House GOP balks at bill
Republicans scrapped a vote on the embattled American Health Care Act bill Friday due to opposition from moderates and conservatives, just a day after President Trump demanded a do-or-die vote on it.
Why did some 401(k)s earn 4% last year when the S&P was up 10%?
Despite a stock market rally, it is possible that American's 401(k) returns will remain low.
Is there any saving the fiduciary rule?
Hope is dimming, but top Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren and investor advocates are unlikely to relent in their efforts to preserve the regulation.
Health insurers said to meet with Trump on ACA replacement
Attendees at the Monday meeting will include chief executives of some of the biggest U.S. health insurers, like UnitedHealth Group Inc., Aetna Inc., Cigna Corp., Independence Blue Cross and BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina.
Trump to sign new immigration executive order next week
Employers must be vigilant following the president’s announcement, which will supersede his Jan. 27 travel ban.
Trump to sign new immigration executive order next week
Employers must be vigilant following the president’s announcement, which will supersede his Jan. 27 travel ban.
Judge rules against fiduciary foes, puts onus back on Trump
The decision landed just hours after the Department of Labor asked for the decision to be postponed while it complies with a Trump order to review the regulation.
