Treasury Secretary says Monday the new program is already helping millions of families build investing knowledge.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Retirement Plans (8)
Even high-income employees are uncertain about where to put their next dollar, highlighting the need for workplace guidance on financial wellness.
Market optimism may be masking deep retirement risks. Planning for retirement has always been hard, but when government policy is unpredictable, it makes it even more challenging.
With contributions to Trump accounts having gone live on July 4, 2026, there has been lots of discussion recently about the “kiddie tax.” That’s because, once a child reaches January 1 of the year they turn age 18, they will be able to withdraw or do a Roth conversion of accumulated Trump account funds.
The DOL’s proposed regulation on selecting investments, including alternative assets, 2026-06178.pdf, identifies six factors that should be considered in the process of selecting any investments for participant-directed plans, such as 401(k) plans and private sector 403(b) plans.
Most young children should have a Trump account. But that doesn’t mean families should prioritize saving in them.
Effective July 4, 2026, employers may contribute up to $2,500 annually on a tax-free basis to “Trump Accounts,” a new tax-advantaged savings account for employees’ dependent children under age 18, which was established under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (Pub.
Today's blog shares updates on employer contributions for employees’ dependent children with Trump accounts.
Health & Welfare (1)
Why retirement plan advisors should care.
Leave & Time Off (1)
After public comments and hearing, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has adopted amendments to the rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), which was established by Chapter 8 of Title 20 of the New York City Administrative Code.
Case Commentary (2)
While multiple states have passed laws that regulate and reform policies of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), these laws have faced a recent deluge of legal challenges in federal court by industry groups and some plan sponsors.
Defense and aerospace company ATI won dismissal of a proposed class action alleging it put retirees' benefits at risk by transferring approximately $1.5 billion of pension obligations to a private equity-backed insurance company, with a Pennsylvania federal court ruling Monday that the ex-workers hadn't sufficiently pleaded their claims.
Also Noteworthy (4)
Benefits that effectively support employee caregivers have a dramatic impact on their ability to remain healthy and productive at work.
On June 30, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a report entitled “DOL Needs Stronger Oversight and Controls for Sharing Confidential Information.” The report was issued in response to a request made last year by the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
The PEP merges fiduciary outsourcing, payroll connectivity, and more to simplify administration.
A Bank of America report reveals a disconnect between employers and employees on fiscal wellness, while educational programs can improve retention and engagement.