Researchers at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College concluded that out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare costs erode roughly 25% of an average retiree’s Social Security spending power. The … more Study: Healthcare Costs Reduce Social Security Benefits By 25%
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NRMLA Submits Comments on Revised Appraisal Validity Period
On behalf of its members, NRMLA submitted comments to the Department of Housing and Urban Development that recommended recent changes to the appraisal validity period apply to HECM … more NRMLA Submits Comments on Revised Appraisal Validity Period
Congress to Debate Retirement Savings Bills
Expanding access to retirement savings accounts remains a hugely popular issue for congressional lawmakers from both parties. When they return from their summer recess in September, lawmakers will … more Congress to Debate Retirement Savings Bills
FHA Extends Appraisal Validity Period
The Federal Housing Administration published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2022-11, Revised Appraisal Validity Periods., which extends the initial appraisal validity period from 120 days to 180 days and the … more FHA Extends Appraisal Validity Period
Transamerica: 39 Percent of Workers Tapped Retirement Accounts During COVID
While 79% of employed workers are saving for retirement, 39% of them said they tapped their retirement accounts during COVID, including 29% who took a loan and 27% … more Transamerica: 39 Percent of Workers Tapped Retirement Accounts During COVID
Survey: 70% of Retirees Have This Regret
More than two-thirds (70%) of American retirees wished they had saved more and planned earlier for retirement, according to the 2022 Retiree Reflections Survey, published recently by the … more Survey: 70% of Retirees Have This Regret