According to a new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), optimism in small business owners is falling in the face of inflation. In the NFIB’s Small Business Optimis...
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially launched its new Direct File Pilot Program after weeks of successful testing. This new tax filing service, which in...
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U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (-OR) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are asking federal agencies to issue guidance to insurers on cost-sharing practices that can result in surprise medical bills for patients. The ...
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One year after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is seeking an update from federal banking regulators on steps taken to strengthen regulatory standards for banks w...
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released is so-called “Greenbook,” which is its General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Proposals The Greenbook expl...
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On Monday, U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Steven Horsford (D-NV) introduced legislation they said would support businesses using draft beer systems, as well as help revitalize the hospitality indu...
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) is collaborating with state insurance regulators and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to better underst...
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On Thursday, the American Banker Association joins a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) challenging the agency’s new rule limiting credit card late fees. The suit, o...
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last week that seeks to help small businesses and entrepreneurs gain better access to capital to grow their businesses. The Expanding Access to ...
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The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) has outlined 33 proposals to strengthen retirement security for more workers and retirees. The proposals, outlined in IRI’s 2024 Blueprint, would do the fol...
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