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The Department of Labor has requested an additional 60 days so that it can consider next steps in regard to two court challenges to its controversial fiduciary rule, which has been on hold since last year.

The telecom giant is one of the latest employers to get sued for using forfeited plan funds from departed employees to pay administrative expenses, in violation of ERISA duties.

Now more than ever, America can tackle the retirement industry's most pressing challenges while serving small employers and communities of color and supporting advisors and providers in order to give every worker a shot at financial security, says a new report.

The "sandwiched" generation needs help preparing for retirement, and employers can help by providin tailored education along with innovative tools and investment solutions.

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 may not be as large as last year's 2.5%, but with six months to go until the SSA makes its announcement in October, tariff increases, which could lead to higher inflation, may change that, according to The Senior Citizens League.

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act, which would offer a federally-run program, is supported by National Economic Council but the American Retirement Association worries that many small employers would close their 401(k)s.