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Ted Godbout
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Writer and Editor, National Association of Plan Advisors
Washington
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Human , Rights , Egypt , Middle , East
Think pieces; financial; state government.
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By Ted Godbout Verified| ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries)@ The recently announced across-the-board tariff policy didn’t necessarily have an impact on current projections for the 2026 Social Security COLA, but that could change. Estimates by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) based on consumer price data for March predict that the 2026 COLA will be 2.3%, which is 0.1 percentage points higher than last month’s prediction and 0.2 percentage points lower than the 2.5% COLA for 2025. Overall, inflation edged down last month, albeit very slightly.
By Ted Godbout Verified| ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries)@ The Department of Labor (DOL) on April 14 asked for more time to determine its next steps on the consolidated federal court case challenging the retirement security rule finalized under the previous administration. According to the motion filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by the Department of Justice, the DOL is requesting an additional 60 days.
By Ted Godbout Verified| ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries)@ The recently announced across-the-board tariff policy didn’t necessarily have an impact on current projections for the 2026 Social Security COLA, but that could change. Estimates by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) based on consumer price data for March predict that the 2026 COLA will be 2.3%, which is 0.1 percentage points higher than last month’s prediction and 0.2 percentage points lower than the 2.5% COLA for 2025. Overall, inflation edged down last month, albeit very slightly.
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National Association of Plan Advisors
The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) is an affiliate of the American Retirement Association, established in 2011 to support retirement plan advisors. With over 20,000 members, NAPA is dedicated to enhancing retirement security and promoting transparency in the retirement planning industry. NAPA's mission is to advocate for the interests of retirement plan advisors, making it a unique voice in the financial services sector. The organization offers key services such as advocacy for beneficial policies, business intelligence to help members navigate the retirement landscape, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration among professionals. NAPA also provides educational resources to keep advisors informed about industry trends and regulatory changes.
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