Reverse mortgages offer a potentially useful tool to convert illiquid housing wealth into money to live on during retirement, according to congressional testimony provided by Shai Akabas, Director … more Senate Testimony: Reverse Mortgages Can Help Improve Retirement Security
Hearings
CFPB Director Discusses Priorities With House Committee
In his first public hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, newly confirmed CPFB Director Rohit Chopra outlined his priorities and positions on a number of issues. … more CFPB Director Discusses Priorities With House Committee
Finance Committee Examines Opportunities to Enhance Retirement Security
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing this week to examine ways Congress can build on bipartisan retirement legislation. Brian Graff, CEO of the American Retirement Association … more Finance Committee Examines Opportunities to Enhance Retirement Security
Senate Aging Committee Examines How Disabled Americans Can Build Wealth and Retirement Security
Last week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing entitled, “Building Wealth and Fostering Independence: Creating Opportunities to Save” that examined the challenges that people … more Senate Aging Committee Examines How Disabled Americans Can Build Wealth and Retirement Security
Senate Approves Fudge As Housing Secretary
By a vote of 66 to 34, the Senate confirmed Marcia Fudge as the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, making her the first African-American woman to … more Senate Approves Fudge As Housing Secretary
Senate Aging Committee Examines Disparate Health Impacts on Minorities
The Senate Aging Committee conducted a hearing recently that examined ways to address COVID-19’s disparate health impacts on older adults in racial and ethnic minority communities. The committee … more Senate Aging Committee Examines Disparate Health Impacts on Minorities
Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam
This week, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a public hearing that examined the Social Security Impersonation Scam that last year cost seniors $38 million. The Committee also released … more Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam
FHA Commissioner Shares Achievements and Priorities With Housing Subcommittee
Testifying today before the Housing, Community Development and Insurance Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives, Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Brian Montgomery said FHA has made “tremendous strides” … more FHA Commissioner Shares Achievements and Priorities With Housing Subcommittee
Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Falls Prevention
Last week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging released a report and held a public hearing on reducing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. One in … more Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Falls Prevention
Housing Secretary Promotes Reforms to Improve HECM Solvency
Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee this week, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson said financial volatility within the HECM program remains a constant … more Housing Secretary Promotes Reforms to Improve HECM Solvency