Americans aged 50 and older generate enough economic activity annually to rank as the world’s third-largest economy, behind only the U.S. and China, according to a new AARP … more Longevity Economy Outlook: Economic Impact of Age 50+ Americans
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Vanguard Releases 24th Annual ‘How America Saves’ Report
The “How America Saves” report examines the retirement-saving behaviors of nearly five million Vanguard participants. What they’re saying: “More than 25 years of data and insights make it … more Vanguard Releases 24th Annual ‘How America Saves’ Report
Fidelity Releases 2026 State of Retirement Planning
The 2026 State of Retirement Planning study, which Fidelity has been conducted since 2019, examines how people are viewing and planning for retirement. This year, the study focuses … more Fidelity Releases 2026 State of Retirement Planning
HUD Seeks Input On Updating SF Property Requirements
The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a Request for Information in the Federal Register to obtain industry feedback on modernizing the department’s single-family minimum property requirements (MPRs). What’s next: NRMLA is … more HUD Seeks Input On Updating SF Property Requirements
High Housing Costs Disproportionately Impact Older Homeowners
A record 12.5 million senior households are spending at least 30 percent of their income on housing, U.S. Census data shows – up from 9.3 million a decade … more High Housing Costs Disproportionately Impact Older Homeowners
65+ Workforce Is Growing the Fastest—Loan Officers, Counselors and Realtors Impacted
Between 2014 and 2025, American workers age 65 and older grew more than 40 percent – the biggest jump of any age group – rising from eight million … more 65+ Workforce Is Growing the Fastest—Loan Officers, Counselors and Realtors Impacted
LendingTree: Home Insurance Rate Hikes Are Outpacing Both Inflation and Income Growth
Research published by LendingTree finds that, from 2020 through 2025, home insurance rates rose 45.8 percent nationally, compared with a 26.1 percent inflation rate. That’s a 19.7 percentage … more LendingTree: Home Insurance Rate Hikes Are Outpacing Both Inflation and Income Growth
FHA Streamlines Case Number Assignment Process for Condo Single-Unit Approval
The Federal Housing Administration is updating FHA Connection (FHAC) to simplify and speed up the process for assigning case numbers to units in condominium projects eligible for single-unit … more FHA Streamlines Case Number Assignment Process for Condo Single-Unit Approval
TN Governor Signs Bill Paving Way For Prop Products
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation (HB 2382) into law this week authorizing the approval of proprietary reverse mortgages in the state. The law took immediate effect. Why … more TN Governor Signs Bill Paving Way For Prop Products
State-Run IRAs Hit Record Savings and Worker Participation Levels
YahooFinance reported this week that state-sponsored Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) reached a significant milestone as more than one million workers across 15 states have now saved $3 billion … more State-Run IRAs Hit Record Savings and Worker Participation Levels