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A 401(k) for newborns? Yes, that is what is being proposed in the new $4 trillion House bill making its way through Congress. If the “MAGA accounts” proposal becomes law, parents of every baby born between the beginning of 2025 and the end of 2028 would be gifted a “one-time credit of $1,000.” That money will then accumulate interest and value through investments and grow tax-deferred until the child reaches 18. Stay tuned, as the bill is expected to reach the House by Memorial Day, with a Senate vote to follow.

– Lynn Cavanaugh, Senior Editor, Retirement, BenefitsPRO

 

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

By Lynn Cavanaugh

The “Big, Beautiful Bill,  which was introduced by the House Ways and Means Committee on Monday, includes... Read More

 

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

By Lynn Cavanaugh

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

 

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Kaiser Foundation Health Plan's 401(k) ‘forfeited funds' lawsuit is dismissed

By Lynn Cavanaugh

The health organization's class action lawsuit, filed by an employee alleging the company used forfeited plan funds... Read More

 

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

By Lynn Cavanaugh

With the steep plunge in Tesla shares this year, the Lehigh County Pension Board, which oversees $500 million in retirement... Read More

 

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

By Lynn Cavanaugh

Modeled after the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees, the Retirement Savings for Americans Act that would automatically... Read More

 

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House bill would expand retirement benefits for federal police officers

By Lynn Cavanaugh

Last week, Representative Andrew Garbarino reintroduced the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act in the House that would... Read More

 

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What age is best to start receiving Social Security? Senate wants SSA to better prepare retirees

By Lynn Cavanaugh

Senators Chris Coons, Bill Cassidy, Tim Kaine and Susan Collins reintroduced legislation to require the SSA to mail... Read More

 

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5.3M student loan borrowers now in default face wage garnishment this summer

By Lynn Cavanaugh

This week, the Department of Education began alerting around 195,000 defaulted borrowers that their federal benefits... Read More

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