‘You ain’t seen nothing yet:’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touts state record and fuels 2024 speculation
DeSantis, if he runs, is widely expected to be former President Donald Trump's top rival for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Legislation
Senators call for two changes to help encourage Social Security beneficiaries to claim retirement benefits later
Many retirees claim Social Security at age 62, even though their benefit checks would be bigger if they waited. Now
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As Social Security reform talks heat up, changes to the retirement age, payroll tax may be on the table
Social Security may only be able to pay full benefits for another decade. As lawmakers weigh potential fixes, getting bipartisan
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Trump proposes 10 futuristic ‘Freedom Cities,’ featuring Jetsons-like flying cars
Trump, the top Republican 2024 presidential candidate, also called for the government to help the U.S. beat China in developing
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As Social Security’s full retirement age moves to 67, some experts say it should not go higher
Raising the full retirement age may be one option on the table to shore up Social Security. Why experts say
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As state-run retirement programs become more popular, participants are expected to have $1 billion in savings this year
In the last decade, 16 state legislatures have adopted retirement-savings programs targeting workers whose employers don't offer a 401(k) plan.
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These states are raising their minimum wages in 2023. Chart shows where workers can expect higher pay
As the calendar turns to a new year, as many as 26 states are expected to mandate a higher minimum
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion government funding bill, teeing up House vote
The Senate passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill that funds all government agencies and the Pentagon for the next year.
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The ‘Secure 2.0’ retirement legislation leaves a ‘huge problem untouched,’ labor economist warns. How these changes could help
New legislation may help make it easier to automatically enroll workers in retirement plans. But to keep retirees out of
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