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Senator Cassidy introduces 2 bills to omit stock ownership contributions from IRS 401(k) limits

By Lynn Cavanaugh

The Employee Ownership Fairness Act and The Employee Ownership Representation Act would allow employees to save more money for retirement and invest more in their employer’s stock ownership plan.

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Cigna employees file a 401(k) lawsuit, alleging misuse of forfeited funds

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HELP Committee votes Trump’s pick to lead PBGC that ‘desperately needs reform,’ says Senator

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May 16, 2025

Social Security must prevail: 4 steps Trump, Congress must take ASAP, says Schwartz Center

While President Trump promises to “always protect” Social Security, the Schwarz Center for Economic Policy Analysis has tactical recommendations for President Trump, as well as legislative action Congress should take, to restore trust in the federal agency.

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May 15, 2025

Lawmakers want to delist Chinese stocks from U.S. exchanges, says letter to SEC

Representative John Moolenaar and Senator Rick Scott wrote to SEC chair Paul Atkins to take action against 25 Chinese companies that are listed on U.S. exchanges,that “pose an unacceptable risk to American investors.”

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May 15, 2025

Empower opens door to private market investments for its 401(k) plan participants

If employers opt to make private investments part of their Empower 401(k) plan, participants will be able to access investments from Goldman Sachs and other asset managers through managed accounts.

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May 14, 2025

GOP House tax bill includes a ‘401(k) for kids,’ giving newborns $1,000

The “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which was introduced by the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday, includes a proposal from Senator Ted Cruz for a new savings account for young children that comes with seed money from the government.

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May 14, 2025

Social Security’s 2026 COLA could be lowest since 2021, as projection announced

While the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment will be announced in October, it is projected to be 2.4% by the Senior Citizens League.

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May 13, 2025

New bill in Congress ‘would close the retirement savings gap’ for private sector workers: EIG

Modeled after the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees, the Retirement Savings for Americans Act that would automatically enroll private workers without access to a workplace retirement plan is supported by the Economic Innovation Group.

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May 12, 2025

Pennsylvania public pension fund is first in the U.S. to halt investing in Tesla stock

With the steep plunge in Tesla shares this year, the Lehigh County Pension Board, which oversees $500 million in retirement funds, passed a resolution last week to pause new investment in Tesla and will seek to completely divest its holdings.

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Senator Cassidy introduces 2 bills to omit stock ownership contributions from IRS 401(k) limits

Cigna employees file a 401(k) lawsuit, alleging misuse of forfeited funds

HELP Committee votes Trump’s pick to lead PBGC that ‘desperately needs reform,’ says Senator

Recommended Just For You

Retirement Stories

Social Security must prevail: 4 steps Trump, Congress must take ASAP, says Schwartz Center

Lawmakers want to delist Chinese stocks from U.S. exchanges, says letter to SEC

Empower opens door to private market investments for its 401(k) plan participants

GOP House tax bill includes a ‘401(k) for kids,’ giving newborns $1,000

Social Security’s 2026 COLA could be lowest since 2021, as projection announced

New bill in Congress ‘would close the retirement savings gap’ for private sector workers: EIG

Pennsylvania public pension fund is first in the U.S. to halt investing in Tesla stock