The suit filed by Kitces' XY Planning Network is on track to be decided before the rule's June 30 compliance date.

The pace of small business employment growth remains consistent, with the national jobs index increasing slightly (0.06 percent) in December to 98.16.

An opinion could come months ahead of the 2020 presidential election if the justices agree to hear the case on an expedited schedule.

Given the eons-old grit and resourcefulness women have honed, there's hope for finding solutions at least at the individual level.