Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Everyone agrees that the anticipated insolvency in 2035, is a problem, but the answers to how to fix it are anything but unified.
October 17 -
FP's parent company surveyed more than 200 industry professionals to ask their view of taxes, Social Security and the budget. Here's what they said.
October 17 -
The CFP Board, the FPA, FSI, NAPFA and the IAA called jointly for the restoration of incentives for financial planning as part of the looming TCJA debate.
October 16 -
With inflation figures falling, retirees can expect a 2.5% increase in 2025. Here's how planners are guiding clients through the impact of that slight bump.
October 10 -
ESG has become more material to over two-thirds of asset owners' investment processes in the previous five years, Morningstar says.
October 9 -
Criticism of ESG investing has cut across the political spectrum, with accusations ranging from "woke capitalism" on one end, to "greenwashing" on the other.
October 9 -
The possible expiration of many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act raises the prospect of another budget reconciliation bill. Here's what that means for taxes.
October 7 -
A costly provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is in limbo as policy wonks call for either big changes or outright elimination of the policy.
October 3 -
After cutting rates 50 basis points in September, the Federal Open Market Committee meets after Election Day to determine monetary policy. Gary Pzegeo, head of fixed income at CIBC Private Wealth U.S., provides his take on the latest move.
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While the Auto IRA Act of 2024 is "long overdue" for some, others feel it represents the "nanny state."
September 12 -
The U.S. Government Accountability Office conducted a nearly four-year study. Here are the key findings from its exhaustive report.
September 11 -
Vice President Kamala Harris sought to outline proposals on housing and a child tax credit, while former President Donald Trump highlighted an aggressive tariff plan.
September 10 -
The increase would "ensure that the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share" at a level that also "rewards investment in America's innovators, founders and small businesses," Harris said.
September 5 -
The move is the latest salvo in an escalating tax policy duel between Harris and Trump, with high stakes for the American economy.
September 3 -
The GAO investigated industry disclosures and conducted undercover calls to evaluate "where issues around conflicts of interest and investment advice stand today."
August 28 -
The decision hinging on the definition of "inventory" in the sale of a highly valuable position in a U.S. partnership resolved a saga that began 16 years ago.
August 23 -
Now the questions are: how much, and how often.
August 23 -
The outcome of the November election is likely to have a significant effect on interest rates, tax cuts and deregulation — in turn affecting client portfolios.
August 19 -
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have laid out widely divergent plans for handling the sunset date for many parts of the TCJA.
August 19 -
The federal funds rate is currently at 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest in over two decades, but many financial advisors and analysts see that falling as soon as next month.
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