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Baby Boomers, The Laffer Curve, And The Presidential Election

Laffer postulated that tax receipts might be increased by reductions in the tax rate because such reductions would bring people out of the underground economy and also reduce the usage of tax shelters. This advice was implemented in President Ronald Reagan’s “Reaganomics,” and it worked to increase tax revenues.

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2024 Presidential Promises And Retirement Plans

Now that the conventions are over, it’s time to analyze policy positions. We have a Presidential election coming up that may have an impact on retirement savings. What might the impact be based on known policy positions? This would seem a bit of an uphill battle since one candidate hasn’t disclosed all her positions at […] Read Full Article

Is Proposed Bill Easing 401k Participation Of Workers Under Age 21 Focusing On The Wrong Thing?

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Any focus on younger employees in terms of saving for retirement may all be for naught. For these often lower-paid workers, the higher contribution caps for 401k plans may not any practical benefit.

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Big Day Coming: New Book Coming Out On August 15, 2024!

Thursday, August 15. Mark in your calendars! Do you want to see what I’m working on? Click this link: https://chriscarosa.com/books/the-complete-list/ Read Full Article

Enjoy The Summer: No Article This Week

As promised, I’m finishing the final edits of my next book. It’s due out on August 15, so I may be gone next week, too. So, sit back and relax. Do you want to see what I’m working on? Click this link: https://chriscarosa.com/books/the-complete-list/ Read Full Article

What Should 401k Plan Sponsors Do Now That The Fiduciary Rule Has Been Stayed?

The relative quickness of this one-two shot from the District Courts suggests an obvious flaw in the new Rule.

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Potential Impact Of Chevron Decision On Retirement Plans

It’s clear that certain areas of government oversight are more vulnerable now that Chevron no longer rules the land. The prospect of this may excite opponents of excessive regulation.

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Exclusive Interview: Peter Gulia Answers Whether Fiduciaries Should Fear If The Supreme Court Has Destabilized The Law?

Among the consequences that can follow from the Supreme Court’s overruling Chevron is yet more situations for which an answer to a question of law won’t be one bright-line rule made by a government agency.

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