The GOP tax bill could boost the highest-earning Americans' incomes while hurting low earners, according to findings from nonpartisan research groups.

The Republican tax and spending bill cleared an important hurdle Sunday night. As the legislation advances, here are the key provisions financial advisors should watch.

Moody’s downgrade of U.S. credit on Friday helped put into focus the U.S. government’s ballooning budget deficit and President Donald Trump’s hopes to add trillions more to the national debt.