Politics

A policy idea first proposed by two economists in 2010 is gaining traction as a means of shrinking the racial wealth gap. Here are the findings of a new study.

The law will increase benefits for millions of retirees, but it's still not clear where the added funds will come from.

The president-elect announced a Treasury leadership team, including Kies, Samantha Schwab, Cora Alvi, Alexandra Preate and Hunter McMaster.

More than five dozen stories from the past year reflect an era of building controversy and pushback amid ongoing efforts to remove barriers and promote careers.

The Federal Open Market Committee cut the fed funds target again in December but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. There was some dissent. The markets are watching to see if the Federal Reserve pauses its easing cycle in January. Brian Rehling, head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, recaps and parses the previous day's FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.

The bill now heads to President Biden's desk, but supporters and critics alike worry about how it will be funded.

Here's a roundup of tax-related news and insights on politics, practice management, investment strategies, health savings accounts, estate planning and more.

As Congress remains gridlocked, state legislatures are writing laws that force banks to report scams to the police. But the banks are pushing back.

Health issues. Death. Politics. Some topics make for uncomfortable conversations, but financial advisors need to have them anyway.

The current limits for a deduction tied to state and local duties and the debate on the extension of the TCJA provides a lens to examine gender-based disparities.

From cryptocurrency to Medicare, 2025 is likely to be a year of change. Here's what nine experts are forecasting.

The president-elect confirmed he will pursue a strategic reserve of the flagship cryptocurrency as part of a broader push for the U.S. to champion the digital-asset industry.

CFRA Research analysts predict the incoming Republican administration and houses of Congress will make waves in ETF investing.

Health care costs. Student loans. Domestic abuse. Are retirement plans addressing too many problems at once?

A Dodd-Frank safeguard is playing out behind closed doors for the second consecutive time with the omissions of most details from the GAO's triennial report.

President-elect Donald Trump will loom large over financial services next year. But new CEOs at Vanguard and LPL Financial, new heads of professional organizations and other key players will also drive change.

A refundable tax credit would carry the same budgetary impact but boost homeownership among lower and middle-income households, a new study says.

Just before the year ends, Congress may pass the Social Security Fairness Act. Here's what's in the bill and who it's for.

X-owner Elon Musk took to his platform to agitate for the elimination of the CFPB, a consumer protection agency.

With interest rate easing cycles, geopolitical risk and post-election policies, experts looked forward to what's ahead in the new year.