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Opening a bank or investment account — or even securing employment in a racism-free workplace — is out of reach for many Black Americans.

With a divided government, some proposals are bound to change as part of the give-and-take of the legislative process, writes Skip Schweiss.

Big changes to regulations and retirement planning could be in the mix following the Democrat’s election victory.

With a Democrat set to take the White House in January, the agenda for agencies like the CFPB could undergo a rapid transformation, housing finance reform could be turned on its head and progressive banking ideas that were unthinkable over the past four years could gain traction.

It’s at least the second time in just a few weeks that the firm has sought to limit the expense of rewarding well-paid employees.

The uncertainty could lead to market volatility, delayed stimulus negotiations and complicate planning for a potentially new regulatory environment.

What different outcomes could mean for financial planners and their clients.

CEO Dan Arnold cites growth in traditional channels and in recently launched models that could bring even more opportunities.

This election cycle has had more than a few bad surprises, but my advice to clients remains the same.

With a strong Democratic presidential contender, the risk of both estate and gift hikes beginning as early as 2021 is palpable.

The legislation would encourage saving earlier by enrolling employees automatically in their company’s 401(k) plan, whenever a new plan is created.

Many taxpayers want to pay less themselves — but want others to pay more.

The firm expects to receive bids this month, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Renewed recruiting efforts and pumped-up tech are boosting headcount and fee-based assets.

The firm determined that the staffers defrauded the SBA “by making false representations in applying for coronavirus relief funds for themselves.”

At the center is a pledge not to increase rates on those making less than $400,000, and that various changes would only impact earnings above the threshold.

Insiders see a Democratic administration backing tightened investor protections as industry advocates look to tax legislation.

Days after completing the purchase of E-Trade, CEO James Gorman’s second major transaction of the year aims to bulk up the firm’s asset management arm.

Whatever the outcome in November, taxpayers and their advisors should prepare for changes, an expert says.

“We’ve said no layoffs for this year and we’ll stick by that,” Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said Thursday.