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Political Scandals and Retirement Savings

Updated 2026-06-29 17:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

New York City's Racial Equity Plan has sparked controversy over its use of race-based contracting. Meanwhile, experts debate the potential impact of Trump Accounts on women’s retirement savings.

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The Hill
New York City's Racial Equity Plan, released by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, commits the city to using racial classifications to guide over 200 goals across nearly every agency, including setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts for favored racial groups, which is a continuation of the ci
2026-06-29 17:00 UTC
CNBC
While Trump Accounts are unlikely to directly improve retirement savings among women, there may be an indirect benefit, says one expert.
2026-06-29 17:20 UTC
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