France's Pension System Fuels Economic Strain
France is the only developed country where retirees earn more than workers, a situation fueling a €3.4 trillion national debt and intense political debate.
#France#Pension Reform#National Debt
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Husch Blackwell Accused of Using Employee 401(k) Funds
The law firm Husch Blackwell faces a class-action lawsuit alleging it used employee 401(k) contributions to cover operating expenses before depositing them.
#Corporate Law#Litigation#Retirement Planning
How Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Impact Retiree Finances
A look at how Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments affect retirees on fixed incomes, from savings accounts and annuities to investment portfolios.
#Federal Reserve#Retirement Planning#Interest Rates
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2026 Revealed
A key advocacy group projects a 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026, which would raise the average monthly benefit by about $54 before healthcare deductions.
#Social Security#COLA#Retirement
Husch Blackwell Sued Over Alleged Retirement Fund Misuse
Law firm Husch Blackwell is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it improperly delayed depositing employee retirement contributions, a violation of ERISA.
#Husch Blackwell#Lawsuit#ERISA
Warren Buffett Issues Warning on Social Security Cuts
Warren Buffett warns against any cuts to Social Security benefits, as projections show a potential 21-24% reduction for retirees by 2033 without legislative action.
#Warren Buffett#Social Security#Retirement Planning
New Rule Exposes 401(k)s to High-Risk Alternative Assets
A new executive order allows 401(k) plans to invest in private equity and crypto, affecting $9 trillion in savings and raising concerns about high risk.
#401(k)#Retirement Planning#Private Equity
IRS Delays Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Rule to 2027
The IRS has officially delayed a key SECURE 2.0 Act rule, pushing the requirement for high-earners to make Roth catch-up contributions to the 2027 tax year.
#IRS#Retirement Planning#SECURE 2.0 Act
Ohio Educators Sue State Over Pension Board Control Law
Three Ohio educator groups have sued the state to block a new law that shifts control of the State Teachers Retirement System board from elected educators to political appointees.
#Ohio#Pension Funds#Public Policy
Social Security Raise May Vanish for Millions in 2026
The 2026 Social Security COLA is projected at 2.7%, but a forecasted 11% hike in Medicare Part B premiums could erase most of the increase for millions.
#Social Security#COLA#Medicare