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House Passes the American Health Care Act
On May 4, 2017, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA).
Business Tax Proposals Set Stage for Upcoming Negotiations
The White House recently announced its tax reform plan — a broad outline of policies, with details expected to be worked out as discussions with Congress progress.
Long-Term Investing in a Risky Political Environment
Watch a recording of the April 2017 Conference Call: Long-term Investing in a Risky Political Environment
Tax and Health-Care Reform Back in the Spotlight
The White House called for a vote on a revised repeal-and-replace health-care plan and announced the broad outline of a new tax reform plan.
Retirement Confidence Declines for Workers, Rises for Retirees
The Employee Benefit Research Institute discovered that 60% of today's workers feel very or somewhat confident in having enough money to retire comfortably, down from 64% in 2016.
Debt Ceiling: A stop Sign for Federal Borrowing
The federal government's statutory debt limit suspension deadline, March 15, 2017, came and went with little fanfare as Congress focused on other matters, but the debt ceiling cannot be ignored for long.
Essential Facts about the American Health Care Act
On March 6, House Republicans released their proposed health-care plan, The American Health Care Act (AHCA), as a replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
There's Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2016
There's still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2016! For most taxpayers, the contribution deadline for 2016 is April 18, 2017.
Digital Deception: Current Trends in Cybercrime
Private companies and government agencies that hold personal information are responsible for protecting that data, but even the most vigilant organization can be vulnerable.
Fidelity Account Statements: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a household statement? Are statements based on trade date or settlement date? Do statements differentiate between qualified and nonqualified dividends? Can I get check images returned with my statement? What makes up Your Account Value?
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